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.
by Last Updated: Aug 22, 2011. A pregnant woman is drinking a glass of water. Photo Credit Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Getty Images. Most people have heard recommendations to drink eight glasses of water a day, but this can prove challenging, particularly for busy women who are trying to get pregnant.