Stretched tummy whilst swimming

[Pinotrose]

Hi,
I recently went swimming for the first time since getting pregnant - I am now 17 weeks. Whilst I was swimming it felt like my lower belly was stretching- I was doing breaststroke but with normal kicks. After I got out the pool it felt like my lower tummy had been stretched. Has anyone else felt like this? I'm worried to go swimming again!
Thanks x

It might have been your ligaments stretching/twisting, though I've never felt that. Don't worry about swimming, it's one of the safest sports in pregnancy and absolutely great to prevent/cure back pain. See your midwife if you are really worried, but most likely it's nothing serious.

This is a normal feeling in pregnancy, it does feel a bit strange, but I don't think it means you've done any damage, just like muscle soreness after any exercise.

Swimming is really good exercise in pregnancy so don't give it up. It's important to exercise if you can :)