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.
This is true even when you are not pregnant. But during pregnancy, the need for water goes up. H2O is essential for the health of your blood cells. You also need water to prevent dehydration, which can lead to premature labor in some women (1). [ Read: How Much Water To Drink In Pregnancy ]