Q&A: Is it safe to snorkel during pregnancy?

by Dr. Gerard M. DiLeo

Is it safe to snorkel during pregnancy?

Yes, especially since you're not getting into the pressure constraints that Scuba has. Just remember that your sugar metabolism is altered in pregnancy, so you wouldn't want to get light-headed while out in the water. Always do it in a group—never alone.

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