Maya Angelou recites her poem 'On the Pulse of Morning' at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton on January 20, 1993.
Pregnant women could also go for a swim at a swimming pool, but it can also be risky in some circumstances. The chemicals used in swimming pools can be dangerous for moms-to-be and their babies, if too much is being added to the water, but normal levels of chlorine are generally OK unless the water is ingested.
Exercising while pregnant is not only good for the expectant mother, but also good for the unborn baby. Water exercises involve no impact, overheating is unlikely, and swimming face down promotes optimum blood flow to the uterus, says a study from The University at Maryland.