Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Swimming, Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)

<p>If you enjoy the water, you don’t have to give it up when you are pregnant. Pregnancy impacts your body by weight gain, increased blood flow, and many more changes that can exert pressure on your cardiovascular system, joints, and spine. Enjoying being in water can be a great workout, relaxing and therapeutic. This episode examines the evidence on the risks and benefits of swimming pools, hot tubs, baths, and float spas during pregnancy.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can read the full article and resources that accompany this episode by <a href="http://pregnancypodcast.com/water/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">clicking here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more evidence-based information, visit the <a href= "http://pregnancypodcast.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Pregnancy Podcast website</a>.</p>