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Swimming in the sea

13 replies

Chemistria · 14/08/2016 09:30

Hi ladies

What advice have people been given RE swimming in the sea while pregnant? I've looked online and found loads of stories of women saying they've been advised its fine but that's mainly America (Warner seas maybe??)

I'm 18 weeks today. Thanks in advance.

On holiday in Cornwall and it's calling me in.....

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dementedpixie · 14/08/2016 10:12

I've never heard that you should avoid it

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SkyLucy · 14/08/2016 10:12

I say go for it! I'm 14 weeks and enjoyed a lovely swim off the south coast last weekend. I was in Cornwall when I was 6 weeks pg and was too nervous to swim (had no evidence either way, was just scared - first pregnancy!), but now I've had a scan I felt confident enough to brave the waters. It wasn't freezing, and I really enjoyed it - only benefits, I'd say!

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ElodieS · 14/08/2016 10:24

Can't see any reason at all why this would be a problem, I've been swimming in the sea in both my pregnancies and really enjoyed it! Go for it and have a great time.

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Winegumaddict · 14/08/2016 11:24

I've never heard anything about it but just got back from holiday and I went body boarding at 5.5 months. I wasn't very good as my bump got in the way but I had a great time.

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BeBopTalulah · 14/08/2016 12:57

When I was around 6 weeks I spent every other day swimming in the ocean on holiday. To be fair I didn't actually think to research it, but my mum said it would be fine and she's always right

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DesignedForLife · 14/08/2016 17:28

If it's a safe beach to swim at, go for it!

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BeardMinge · 14/08/2016 18:10

I swam in the sea both here, in France and in Greece during my pregnancy, absolutely fine. If you can cope with the temperature then your baby will be fine.

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LondonRoo · 15/08/2016 23:48

If it's clean water them it's probably safe enough especially for taking a quick dip. I enjoy open water swimming but can tell you there's no way I would swim in a lake or river right now (infection risk) but a clean beach is far safer.

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Pigeonpost · 16/08/2016 00:03

Eh? That's a new one on me and I've had 3 DC. I live in Cornwall though and the sea is bleddy freezing so bear that in mind...

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Chemistria · 03/09/2016 21:31

Hi all sorry I took so long to reply, I did go for a dip in the end :) think a midwife told me it was unsafe before and that stuck in my head. Thanks for your replies x

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ConvincingLiar · 03/09/2016 23:07

I think the Dead Sea is forbidden due to the minerals but Cornwall would be fine.

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PGPsabitch · 04/09/2016 10:28

Never heard that one before. Sure your midwife wasn't confused and worried you could swallow sea water? That could make you dehydrated and sick.