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pool water and salt water for pregnant

12 weeks + some days pregnant
thank God stable pregnancy
going to the beach soon, and the question is:
is swimming in a pool "that contains chlorine or chloride" and sea "salty water" safe?
is there is any risks? can water in general cause pressure on the baby ?
i appreciate any attention you mat give me
thanks for help
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I was told it was fine to swim until you lise your mucus plug.
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I have a chlorine pool and am in it everyday.  At one point baby was breech and my midwife said swimming would help turn the baby around because of buoyance.  It worked!  Its also recommended for exercise during pregnancy.  
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Water is fine I go swimming every other day. Just don't sunbathe your tummy too long baby will get hot in there.
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