Snorkeling while Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Moderate water aerobic exercises, be\nit in a swimming pool or in the sea, is something every mom-to-be should try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies<\/a> show that a regular dose of these activities offer no risk to the health of the mother or the child. They’re still safe even for previously sedentary expectant mothers offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists <\/a><\/em>(ACOG), aquatic exercises are beneficial in the following ways<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, some water exercises, especially those that are vigorous and involve uncontrolled bouncing, swinging, heavy breathing etc. should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s evidence<\/a> these are can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby. These activities can raise one’s heart rate to over 75% the normal rate, which is risky for expectant women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the known water activities you ought to avoid include, scuba diving, water skiing and surfing <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now don’t get too excited, you can never be too safe, so\nbelow are some precautions you can take to ensure your snorkeling experience is\nsafer for you. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re indulging in the sport for the first time you\nmight want to reconsider your decision because snorkeling can be a bit\nuncomfortable for you. Yes it’s fun, and it’s probably on your bucket list, but\nyou may not be well versed with the sport, causing you to strain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need to wear and use the right snorkeling equipment\nsuch an inflatable vest, rash guards, plus maybe fins so your not exerting too\nmuch energy into the activity. Lastly, you should snorkel in areas that don’t\nhave currents as they can be rather harsh and unsafe for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going out for snorkeling isn’t like swimming at the beach;\nyou don’t just snorkel anywhere. You’ll have to go on boat tours to those\nspecific spots for the best experience. Hence, you have to be aware of the\nroute they’ll be using, to know if it’s safe for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several tour operators may restrict pregnant women from\nsnorkeling as the boat tours can be bumpy, wavy, or highly affected by weather\nconditions. Ensure you speak to the operators beforehand and inform them of\nyour condition so they can advise accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two options when you go snorkeling; with or\nwithout a snorkeling mask. Either choice can be difficult for first-time users\nsince you either hold your breath or have to learn how to breathe calmly with\nthe snorkeling mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For pregnant women, enough oxygen supply is very essential\nto avoid problems and pregnancy complications. This is because your child needs\na constant and steady supply of air. Therefore, holding your breath shouldn’t\nbe an option per-say for you. On the other hand, it’s also vital to learn using\nthe mask so you’re comfortable as you snorkel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As vital as oxygen supply is, so is maintaining your body\ntemperature. An elevated or reduced body heat can have adverse effects on your\nbaby, especially during the first and second trimester. Your fetus could suffer\n– especially if you indulge in the activity for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you decide to snorkel in warm water, ensure you are on\nlimited time. Indulge in the activity during off-peak times when the sun isn’t\nblazing hot. Also, spend more time resting in the shade and staying hydrated as\nmuch as possible. Extremely cold waters should also be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because snorkeling involves being around water, it’s very\nlikely that you can slip over causing mild or severe injuries to you, the baby,\nor both. As such, you have to be extra cautious about your environment. Besides\nslipping, you should heed every advice from the operators such as the clothes\nto wear, where to place your feet to avoid the spines by the sea urchins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, keep an eye out for dangerous sea animals such as the\njellyfish. Always carry protective gear and snorkel on safe grounds where\npeople can see you or at least have an idea where you are, just in case of an\nemergency. Finally, you could ask for a dive flag so you can always call out\nwhen you need assistance with anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve got to this point you must be really determined to\ngo out snorkeling. Now since your mind is made up, here are a few bags of\ntricks you should take with you just to ensure you’re on the safe side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s not advised to go out snorkeling in a bikini while\nyou’re pregnant. You need the extra gear to keep your body temperature steady –\nespecially around the belly. Also, as you snorkel, you will come into contact\nwith various sea creatures like fish, you might want to avoid the discomfort of\nthem swimming past your belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some areas allow you to hire snorkeling equipment such as\nmasks, snorkels, rash guards, fins, and the likes. Well, it’s not wrong but\nit’s better to have your own piece of equipment for hygienic reasons. Remember,\nyou are carrying a delicate human being and you need to protect yourself from\ninfections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having your own equipment is easier for you to disinfect and\ncarry along with you as you head out to snorkel. Besides, you’ll be saving the\namount you would otherwise have used to hire that equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can’t compare your strength and resistance levels before\nand during pregnancy. So maybe you should take your excitement and enthusiasm\ndown a notch to avoid tiring the body. Many women experience dizziness, nausea,\nfatigue, and disorientation. In that case, no matter how well acquainted you\nare with snorkeling, it’s much better if you took on the activity slowly and\ncalmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This way, you get to enjoy yourself as well as protect\nyourself from avoidable issues like elevated heart rates and excess fatigue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This point cannot be emphasized enough, always take extra\ncare of yourself. You have to be vigilant of your surroundings to avoid any\nslips, falls, trips, or stings from dangerous sea creatures. If you’re not up\nfor any risks a good bask in the sun will do instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, as fun and exciting as snorkeling can be during pregnancy, it could also be dangerous. This is why it’s vital to place your safety and health as the first priority against enjoyment. So stay vigilant and stay safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More about Snorkeling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Snorkel Gear <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Snorkeling Destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Owing to the fact that exercise and leisure activities are two sets of things almost…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3109,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":22,"label":"Snorkeling"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Can-you-snorkel-when-pregnant.jpg",700,450,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Kib Amos","author_link":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/author\/kib-a\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":22,"name":"Snorkeling","slug":"snorkeling","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":22,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":22,"category_count":34,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Snorkeling","category_nicename":"snorkeling","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=471"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-woman-snorkeling.jpg\")
What are the benefits?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Considerations for Your Snorkeling\nExperience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Know Yourself <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Knowledge of Snorkeling Spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Oxygen Sufficiency <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Controlling Your Body Temperature <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Additional Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for Snorkeling While Pregnant <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Cover Your Belly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Invest in Personal Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Take it Slow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Take Extra Precautions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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