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Went swimming and realized i was 6 weeks pregnant and probably shouldn't have done that. i did hold my breathe several times for up to 4 to 5 seconds. 30 minutes total. i feel so bad i didn't realize it might be bad for baby?
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The cited activities, including swimming and brief breath holding will have no effect on baby. Swimming is good exercise during pregnancy, continue if you enjoy it.
Answered 8/19/2022
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