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I'm 7 weeks pregnant and went swimming in a lake, can my baby be harmed ?
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Safe Exercise: Swimming during pregnancy is generally safe.
Answered 8/16/2014
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Exercise is good.: Regular exercise is good for both you and your baby. Swimming in a lake likely poses no harm to either of you.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Not a problem: Your body is well equipped to protect your developing baby. Unless the lake is harmful to you, it will not harm your baby.
Answered 6/9/2015
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