Question 1

is scuba diving safe while you are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: Scuba diving is one of the sports that pregnant women should not do, according to experts in maternal and fetal health.

Question 2

why is scuba diving dangerous in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Scuba & pregnancy: Well it is not a good idea to start any new activity when you are pregnant.  If you have been diving before you may want to hold off on any future dives while you are pregnant.  There may be some effects from the pressure on the developing fetus.

Question 3

medical or pregnancy complications due to scuba diving?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it!: Pregnancy and scuba diving do not belong in the same sentence! there is no reason to place yourself and your fetus in harms way when you can safely pursue this underwater hobby after your pregnancy. Swimming, stationary bike and brisk walking (including treadmill) are appropriate exercise options for pregnant women. Don't overdo it on those either - just 30-40 minutes 3-4 times weekly is plenty!

Question 4

can a person with good lungs and pregnant go scuba diving?

Accepted Answer

No!: Scuba diving is not a safe activity for any pregnant woman (fit or not).

Question 5

can you jump/dive into a pool when you're 9weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: As long as u are not having problems, just dont do a belly flop.

Question 6

how can you scuba dive safely?

Accepted Answer

Diving: First  - get medically cleared before learning to dive. Second- become trained through a recognized course. Third- don't dive when you are sick. Fourth - Use your dive tables and don't hot dog.  Fifth - I try not to screw around with marine organisms that could hurt me.

Question 7

can i take mypradol and scuba dive?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Why are you taking this? It is comb. Of 4 meds for pain. If you are not fully fit it is dangerous to scuba. Wait until you are not disabled in any way.

Question 8

i'm having a depression dive and need some support?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If not in treatment for depression already, please see your doctor for evaluation -- to make sure you're physically healthy.  Reach out to others you trust.  Exercise regularly, get out of the house, and eat healthily.  Sometimes conversations and activities with others can lighten your mood.  Get consistent sleep.  Avoid alcohol.  Psychiatrists ; psychologists are available to help you also.

Question 9

what happens if you scuba dive and rise too quickly?

Accepted Answer

The "bends": Some complications of scuba diving include barotrauma, decompression sickness, and nitrogen narcosis. Decompression sickness involves bubbles of nitrogen and oxygen coming out of solution from tissues into the vessels, where they can block vessels, cause tissue rupture, and activate clotting. It is sometimes called "the bends, " because pain in joints may cause the victim to stoop over in posture.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: scuba diving?

Accepted Answer

See below: Scuba stands for self contained underwater breathing apparatus
when one used scuba equipment and dives one will take a tank with them that eliminates the need to keep returning to the surface
this will allow one to stay submerged for up to an hr and perform underwater exploration or work for prolonged periods.

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