Womb to Bloom - Maternity & Beyond

Submitted Question · 02/22/09, 12:34pm

I am dilated to a few centimeters is it still safe to go swimming?

WombToBloom · 02/24/09, 12:16pm

While it is not dangerous to the pregnancy to swim during the latter parts of pregnancy, even if you are partially dilated, you may not know if you have ruptured your membranes while swimming. Now this would be an uncommon event, it still could happen and could confuse the picture. If you went swimming but still leaked from the vagina after you dried off, this could mean that you have ruptured the membranes while swimming and you should call your doctor. On the other hand, swimming is a good exercise to engage in after you get pregnant and there is no reason to miss out on that exercise well into your third trimester and even when partially dilated. The only issue is that I’ve listed above and this would be a rare occurrence.

Chesapeake Birth · 12:46pm

As long as your water isn't broke, sure thing. The chlorine will also help if you are GBS+ (which is a test that should have been done around 36 weeks).

Knoxville Doula · 03/23/09, 12:19pm

Swim, swim, swim! Unless your bag of waters has broken, your baby is quite safe.

journeybirth · 03/24/09, 9:17am

As long as your membranes are intact, swim away!!!

fawnanddoe · 05/12/09, 5:04pm

I agree with all the previous posters, swim away as long as your membranes are intact!
I have found swimming to be a great relief, and great exercise too. It's nice feeling weightless for a little while

Johnclave111 · 04/06/11, 5:56am

You should not go swimming with a fresh piercing. Whether you go swimming in a lake or pool, they both contain bacteria, protozoa, and parasites1 which can infect your new piercing.

In fact, it is recommended that you keep a fresh piercing dry as long as possible to aid with healing.

johniori · 01/03/12, 6:55am

i wana tell you that The chlorine will also help if you are GBS+ (which is a test that should have been done around 36 weeks).

anitagrace2 · 01/03/12, 7:23am

i think it is not safe to swim with pregnancy.there are many risks on the spot

Noel1987 · 01/03/12, 10:58am

you should not take the risk even dilated wait...!!! problem goes big when youll have menstrual problem