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Re: 39 weeks pregnant & question about swimming

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 14:12:07 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 10 Apr 2001, Beth wrote: >
>My OB is out this week and not available to answer my question. I also
>searched the archives and couldn't find the info I was looking for. I
>am 39 1/2 weeks, 1-2 cm & 30% effaced. I was wondering if it was still
>safe for me to get in my pool. Not necessarily to swim laps, mostly
>just to float & feel weightless (ahhhh). I figured the only concern
>would be with harsh pool chemicals, but we have an ionic catalyst
>something-or-other-system, and the pool has less chlorine & chemicals
>than tap water. Is it still safe for me to get in even though I'm
>dilated a bit? I guess it would be no different than someone getting in
>a tub for a water birth, but I still don't want to take any risks (with
>infection or something??)!
>Thanks!!
>~Beth

Jump on in and have a blast. Swimming is a wonderful thing for pregnant women. It takes all the stress off your joints, is good exercise, so as long as your bag of water is intact, go right ahead.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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