Swimming During Pregnancy Not Safe

A pregnant woman should remain active. However, not all types of physical activity may be useful for the future baby.

Experts from the St. John’s Institute of Dermatology and the University of Manchester have found that swimming in the pool is not useful and even harmful for pregnant women. The main danger is chlorine evaporation.

Chlorine can alter the immune system of the unborn child. As a result, the child may suffer from eczema and asthma in adulthood. The cleaners used for processing pools are also dangerous, as The Daily Mail writes.

Dr. John McFadden claims that a child’s immune balance is normally restored during a year. However, chemicals that influence it change the balance forever.

Scientists report that the spread of asthma and eczema has increased by 5 times in the past 50 years. Simultaneously, there has been a significant increase in the use of chemicals in household and cooking.