There are many benefits of swimming for pregnant women, but you still need to pay attention to these things

　　People of the older generation always believe that swimming is not good for pregnant women and that pregnant women should avoid all sports. But now this statement is out! Swimming is one of the more suitable sports for pregnant women, but there are still many things to pay attention to.

　　Can pregnant women swim?

　　Whether a pregnant woman can swim should be determined based on her physical condition. What is certain is that appropriate activities will bring benefits to pregnant women. Pregnant women participating in labor or sports activities will more or less cause Uterus When the uterus contracts, the blood flow to the uterus will decrease, and the blood supply to the baby will also decrease accordingly. The body has always been healthy Pregnant women participating in physical activities reduce uterine blood flow, which does not affect the development of the baby. The baby has good tolerance to this.

　　After pregnant women exercise, they can promote pelvic blood circulation and improve the body's metabolism, which is beneficial to both pregnant women and babies. When swimming, breathing, muscle exertion, etc. are quite similar to the birth process. Therefore, the biggest benefit of swimming is that the labor process is shortened, the number of pregnant women with dystocia decreases, and the number of women with normal labor increases. However, pregnant women should generally not swim for more than 1 hour, and generally swim 300-400 meters.

　　Benefits of swimming for pregnant women:

　　1. The changes in the pregnant woman’s body position in the water are helpful to correct the fetal position and promote smooth delivery.

　　2. Increase lung capacity, allow mothers to hold their breath for a long time and exert force during delivery, and shorten the labor process.

　　3. Regular swimming can gradually consume excess heat in the body, thereby preventing pregnancy poisoning.

　　4. It can improve mood, reduce pregnancy reactions and reduce headaches during pregnancy. fetus nerve The development of the system also has a good impact.

　　Benefits to the fetus:

　　1. Correct the fetal position: When a pregnant woman swims, the changes in her body position in the water will help correct the fetal position and promote normal delivery.

　　2. Conducive to fetal neurological development: It can improve mood, reduce pregnancy reactions, reduce headaches during pregnancy, and also has a good impact on the development of the fetal nervous system.

　　3. Fetal bone development: Swimming can also benefit from sunbathing. Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can kill bacteria.

　　Precautions for pregnant women to swim:

　　Pregnant women should choose backstroke. It is good to float in the water and gently hit the water. exercise Posture can relieve low back pain . It is not advisable to do strenuous movements to avoid fatigue.

　　1. Water temperature: about 30℃.

　　At this water temperature, muscles are less prone to cramps and fatigue. Pregnant women, in particular, should not choose to swim in water with a temperature higher than their body temperature, as this will increase body temperature and affect the health of the fetus. If the water temperature is below 28°C, it will strain the uterus and may cause premature birth or miscarriage.

　　2. Time: 5th to 7th month of pregnancy, 10:00am-2:00pm.

　　When pregnant women swim, they should choose a time when the uterus is less likely to be tense (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). If the water temperature is too high, they will feel tired. The best time to swim is between 5 and 7 months of pregnancy, because at this time the fetus has stabilized its implantation, its organs have grown in place, and its physiological functions have begun to take effect. The exercise time should not be too long, generally 10-30 minutes, so that you don’t feel too tired at the end of the exercise.

　　3. Swimming pool selection: good hygiene, outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, swimming pools with professional medical personnel.

　　It is best to choose an outdoor swimming pool. Some swimming pools use chlorine for disinfection and filtration. Chlorine can cause discomfort to the respiratory system of pregnant women, so it is best to choose an outdoor swimming pool to reduce irritation. Or choose a swimming pool that uses ozone for sterilization and filtration. Choose a swimming training venue with good sanitary conditions and have full-time medical staff present. If an accident occurs, the full-time medical staff will take immediate measures on the spot.

　　4. Action: Do not overextend or dive.

　　Due to the buoyancy in the water, you often don't feel that your limbs and joints stretch too much. Pregnant women should especially pay attention to avoid excessive stretching that may have adverse effects on the body and fetus. You should not hold your breath while diving, as hypoxia is particularly harmful to the fetus. (Reference website: Mom.net)