Bathing during pregnancy
Bathing during pregnancy - wonderfully relaxing in your own bathtub, refreshing at the lake and sea, or swimming laps in the swimming pool. You feel wonderfully light, but can that harm the baby?
Bathing brings these benefits
Bathing in the pregnancy is perceived by most women as very pleasant and relaxing. But if you didn't do much with the wet element before pregnancy, you don't necessarily have to start now just because other people think it's great.
Anyone who enjoyed swimming before becoming pregnant is welcome to continue doing so, because:
- The muscles are trained.
- A possible constipation with constipation during pregnancy can be eliminated.
- It can help prevent you from gaining too much weight.
- The risk of thrombosis can be minimized.
- The cooler water in the swimming pool, lake or sea reduces water retention, and the body also uses its own muscle power to ensure that lymphatic fluid is transported away.
- From the third trimester, the water also relieves the spine and joints. You can be almost weightless in the water.
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What are the risks in early pregnancy?
In order to be able to go swimming without risk, you should note a few important things:
- The bath water in your own bathtub should be in the temperature range of 33 to 34°C, higher temperatures are unsuitable. Existing varicose veins can worsen at higher temperatures. In addition, the risk of premature labor increases when the body is heated above 38°C and the miscarriage rate can increase. Higher temperatures can also lead to a drop in blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness.
- Pregnant women should avoid whirlpools because the water is too warm and the concentration of germs and fungi in this environment can increase significantly. During pregnancy, the acid level in the vagina is reduced due to the hormonal changes, the immune system in this area is weakened and one becomes more susceptible to infections or fungal diseases.
- Anyone who likes to swim laps in swimming pools should not overexert themselves, make sure they drink enough fluids and take breaks from time to time. The basic swimming styles such as front crawl or breaststroke are favorable.
- When swimming or bathing in other bodies of water, you should first find out about the condition of the body of water in terms of germs. In our local rivers and lakes, the water quality is checked regularly and swimming is advised against if necessary. It can be different abroad, so you should inquire in advance. This also applies to swimming in the sea.
If you see any of the following signs, you should not swim:
- in preterm labor
- in the case of a high-risk pregnancy that is not only due to age
- for nausea, circulatory problems and dizziness
- in case of bleeding
In any case, it is advisable to ask the attending gynecologist or gynaecologist whether problems with bathing are to be expected in your case during pregnancy.
