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Is Swimming Safe During 17th Week Of Pregnancy?
Hello I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. I had a McDonald Cerclage two weeks ago and had a follow-up a week after the cerclage in which my cervix was measuring 3.9 cm. I am experiencing moderate back pain in which my mfm suggested swimming. Is it safe to go swimming in a salt-water vs chlorinated pool? Also, will swimming reduce the chances of my cervix from funneling/shortening as oppose to traditional exercises like walking?
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hello,
You can swim for short laps.
However, prolonged swimming and diving are not safe.
Do not go deep into the pool.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can swim for short laps.
However, prolonged swimming and diving are not safe.
Do not go deep into the pool.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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