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.
Some pregnant women may benefit from water walking as a form of low-impact exercise. Water walking puts little strain on the joints and can be beneficial for injury recovery. Women with lower back pain often advocate water walking. Water walking classes may benefit overweight individuals.