Community› The Bump Message Boards› 1st Trimester
1st Trimester
New Discussion

Probably a very stupid question

JJSunshine817JJSunshine817
in 1st Trimester

I realize this is probably a stupid question but bear with me. I've recently began swimming and I was wondering if I hold my breath for long periods of time under water while im swimming if this is preventing oxygen from getting to my baby.

Ive heard that its bad to lift weights during pregnancy for this same reason so Im wondering if swimming applies also or just holding your breath in general.

Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: Probably a very stupid question

  • bikernunbikernun
    I don't know if holding your breath for that short amount of time is going to affect the baby. By all means contact your OBGYN with whatever exercise program you have so that you can discuss what is best for your budding body but I don't think swimming will make the baby suffer in any way. 
    Lilypie Kids Birthday tickersLilypie Kids Birthday tickersLilypie Angel and Memorial tickersLilypie First Birthday tickersLilypie Pregnancy tickers
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • c446784c446784
    I swam the last trimester with my DD.. i loved it. Feeling so light. I would not hold my breath for  a long period of time. But the amount of time to flip around when doing laps should not be bad, Ask your OB
    Report Reply
  • Mrs.McLovinMrs.McLovin member

    Define long periods of time.

    Report Reply
  • JJSunshine817JJSunshine817
    imageMrs.McLovin:

    Define long periods of time.

    10 - 20 seconds. I guess not long but long enough to where I feel out of breath when I come up.

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Mrs.McLovinMrs.McLovin member
    imageJJSunshine817:
    imageMrs.McLovin:

    Define long periods of time.

    10 - 20 seconds. I guess not long but long enough to where I feel out of breath when I come up.

    Fetal hemoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen than your hemoglobin. 10-20 seconds is not a long time.

    Report Reply
  • JJSunshine817JJSunshine817
    imageMrs.McLovin:
    imageJJSunshine817:
    imageMrs.McLovin:

    Define long periods of time.

    10 - 20 seconds. I guess not long but long enough to where I feel out of breath when I come up.

    Fetal hemoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen than your hemoglobin. 10-20 seconds is not a long time.

    I didn't know this, thank you!

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • BetchySproutBetchySprout member
    The lifting weights probably goes along with the OWT about putting your arms above your head in late pregnancy (makes the baby breech or something?) Anyway I would ask the doc about that one. 
    ZYZ Sewing blog of a sewing Noob
    Report Reply
  • ManiacMcGeeManiacMcGee
    imagekdodge423:

    imagePattypoundcake:
    The lifting weights probably goes along with the OWT about putting your arms above your head in late pregnancy (makes the baby breech or something?) Anyway I would ask the doc about that one. 

    You can ask, the only thing I was told to avoid is squats and deadlifts.

     

    Same. I was also told to lower my weights by 5lbs.  So I will be using 10-15 lbs when I can stomach the activity.

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • ams8099ams8099 member

    imagePattypoundcake:
    The lifting weights probably goes along with the OWT about putting your arms above your head in late pregnancy (makes the baby breech or something?) Anyway I would ask the doc about that one. 

    Actually the OWT says that lifting your arm above your head will cause the umbilical cord to wrap around baby's neck. Wink 

    Our IVF Miracles! Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
    Report Reply
  • BetchySproutBetchySprout member
    imageams8099:

    imagePattypoundcake:
    The lifting weights probably goes along with the OWT about putting your arms above your head in late pregnancy (makes the baby breech or something?) Anyway I would ask the doc about that one. 

    Actually the OWT says that lifting your arm above your head will cause the umbilical cord to wrap around baby's neck. Wink 

    Thank you, I couldn't remember the exact reason. I know Sweater (who had momo twins when I was pregnant the first time) wasn't allowed by her OB to do it, that should have clued me in!  

    ZYZ Sewing blog of a sewing Noob
    Report Reply
  • ManiacMcGeeManiacMcGee
    imagekdodge423:
    imageManiacMcGee:
    imagekdodge423:

    imagePattypoundcake:
    The lifting weights probably goes along with the OWT about putting your arms above your head in late pregnancy (makes the baby breech or something?) Anyway I would ask the doc about that one. 

    You can ask, the only thing I was told to avoid is squats and deadlifts.

     

    Same. I was also told to lower my weights by 5lbs.  So I will be using 10-15 lbs when I can stomach the activity.

    Mine gave me no such restrictions. DH's niece was freaking out the other night because I was picking up her 18 month old "OMG- be careful! He weights like 30 lbs!"

    Hmm "Yeah, I am still doing dumbbell bench with like 50 in each hand. He's not even one of those- I'm good."

    Silly people. Just because she was high risk and on a 5lb restriction doesn't mean every pregnant woman is.

     

    LOL!

    I think she was concerned about lifting more than 20lbs above my head? But I didn't really ask for details...I don't mind cutting back on free weights for a few months. :)

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • WaitingforGraceWaitingforGrace member
    The risk with weight lifting is back injury. Being pregnant increases your susceptibility to hurting your back, which is why some docs recommend not lifting things.  So that would be why squats and deadlifting are no-no's.
    Photobucket Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"