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PG women aren't supposed to swim in lakes?!?

tifvolleytifvolley member
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I am dying to float around in some water, so I called my Aunt and Uncle to see if we could use their lake access.  Well, my Aunt said I shouldn't swim in lakes since I'm pg.  I remember her saying the same thing when I was pg with DS, but I just think it's crazy.  Is this some sort of old wives tale?  I'm tempted to ask my OB if he could write me a note clearing me to swim in lakes Stick out tongue
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    anmorgan32anmorgan32 member
    As long as your water isn't broken, it should be fine. I went last week.
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    Bandia12Bandia12 member
    Nope, as long as your bag of waters is intact it's safe to swim in any kinda water lol.
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    618mom22boys618mom22boys member
    I have never heard of that.  And I went swimming in a lake yesterday.
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    I think you should be fine. I was told to stay out of the gulf (not near the oil spill), but I'm pretty sure it's just because of my cervical issues.
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    Holly88Holly88 member
    As far as I know, the only risk is if your water has broken. Then any kind of swimming or taking a bath is off limits because of infection risk.
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    As far as I know, the only risk is if your water has broken. Then any kind of swimming or taking a bath is off limits because of infection risk.

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    Halen0804Halen0804 member

    image618mom22boys:
    I have never heard of that.  And I went swimming in a lake yesterday.

    Same here.  It was heavenly and so nice to be able to float on my tummy without it being a problem

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    BrittH05BrittH05 member
    Sounds like she shoudl be friends with my step MIL who says milk causes ear infections. I would think as long as your water isnt broken in which case they do not want you in any water, that you would be more then fine.
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    Sounds like she shoudl be friends with my step MIL who says milk causes ear infections. I would think as long as your water isnt broken in which case they do not want you in any water, that you would be more then fine.

    Totally random, a dairy allergy is actually one of the leading causes of ear infections in children.  Weird, but true. Smile

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    I am from Minnesota and NONE of us have ever heard that one!!  In fact the county I live in has the most lakes!! I am in the lake everyday!  You should have no problem!!!
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    K.a.T.eK.a.T.e member
    we avoid swimming in lakes in Florida -- but it's not b/c I'm pg.  I don't do it b/c of alligators and amoebas!
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    I haven't heard that one before. I can't wait until the water warms up enough to go swimming. I have my floaty all ready!!
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