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Re: Pool safety in pregnancy

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 May 1999 11:15:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 26 May 1999, AMD wrote: >
>I've seen the comments about how the pool helps reduce swelling. I have
>found this very helpful. The only downside I've had is that I have to
>pee like crazy when I get out of the water. I guess all that retained
>fluid is moving!
>
>My question is this: is there any real safety concern about swimming
>alone while I'm pregnant? There are lots of evenings that I would like
>to get in the water, but I am a little reluctant when hubby is not home
>(he travels on business). No rational reason, just some sense that it
>might be dangerous.
>
>thanks,
>Andrea
>EDD 7/7/99

It's no more (or less) dangerous than doing that when you are not pregnant. In addition, I would tend to differentiate between swimming, and just sitting in the shallow end on the steps.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

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