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Pool Party!
The Mom-to-be Summer Pool Guide
By Melinda Copp
Diane Mehta, a mom from Brooklyn, N.Y., took a swim class with Aquamom, a mom-to-be pool fitness program in New York City. It helped her relax and stay fit, but it was also a good way to meet other moms-to-be. "Non-pregnant people and new parents don't care about your pregnancy stories," says Mehta. "Only other women who are pregnant at the same time want to hear it, so you can vent."
To relax while she was pregnant, Rachel Bear, a mom-to-be in Houston, Texas, swam several nights a week at her YMCA. When she got in the water, she felt like she could swim all her concerns and stress away. "Swimming was good because it made me weigh less for just a little while," says Bear. "Floating around in the pool felt great after being on my feet all day. Although it probably had some physical benefits, I think the best part was that it let me get all my pregnancy tension out."
The cool water feels good on aching joints and swollen ankles. And the water gives you buoyancy, making you feel weightless and graceful despite your big belly. However, steer clear of the hot tub. The hot water may feel good, but it can raise your body temperature to levels that are dangerous for the baby.
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