Diving and Loading: What a Diver Needs to Know
Clear medical instructions for pregnant women and what are the safe alternatives during this stage.
Diving and pregnancy are not compatible, and this is not an opinion, but rather a medical consensus regarding the safety of the mother and the fetus.
Why do pregnant women refrain from diving
The fetus is unable to process the nitrogen bubbles that may form in its blood during diving because its lungs are not yet working. Any bubbles in the fetus's blood cause serious damage that is difficult to recover from.
When is diving prohibited
From the first moment of confirmation of pregnancy until birth and the breastfeeding stage, it is recommended to avoid diving using a cylinder.
What about free diving?
Freediving without a cylinder poses a different risk but is still a concern in the later stages of pregnancy due to the pressure on the abdomen and the risk of lack of oxygen.
Interesting alternatives for pregnant women
- Walking on the beach and observing the sea
- Snorkelling in calm, shallow water
- Aerial photography of marine areas
- Waiting and planning to return to diving after giving birth and medical advice
Diving will be waiting for you after giving birth. As for the fetus, it is a trust that cannot be compensated.