Swimming in the sea

[Birdy1991]

Hi! This probably sounds really silly 🙈 I live in Brighton and want to go for a swim today, but I’m aware it will probably be really cold. Does anyone know if this ok for the baby? I know saunas and boiling hot baths are not recommended due to changing the baby’s temperature so wasn’t sure about the other way...! Sorry if I sound silly and thanks 😊

I was told you can carry on doing anything you did before pregnancy but not to take new sports up.
Can't see it would be a problem.

I can see many problems with that but only because the thought of swimming in the sea fills me with horror.

I swam in cold (and warmer) water throughout pregnancy, and it was fantastic!

Thanks! Can’t wait 😃

I just went for a swim in the sea too. It was very cold but amazing!

I figured that it isn't something I've been actively warned against and there are no warnings against all of the recommendations to swim in pregnancy, but I stayed in for less time than I normally would just in case and I'll gradually increase the amount of time I spend in the water...

Enjoy!

I did it and didn't really think about it, baby is fine. Obviously that's just one example, but to reassure you.

I’ve swam in the sea on holiday. I think as long as your core body temp doesn’t change then you’re ok. So just don’t spend too long I’m really hot or really cold water xx

I tried it... water was so cold! Went underwater and then came straight back out 🤣

Not specifically pregnancy related but please remember that a lot of beaches do not have lifeguards at the moment, including Brighton, so please be extra careful.

How clean is the sea off Brighton?

Just be cautious, no lifeguards atm as I understand it.