Maya Angelou recites her poem 'On the Pulse of Morning' at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton on January 20, 1993.
Pregnant women could also go for a swim at a swimming pool, but it can also be risky in some circumstances. The chemicals used in swimming pools can be dangerous for moms-to-be and their babies, if too much is being added to the water, but normal levels of chlorine are generally OK unless the water is ingested.
Many infants show a natural affinity for the water and, of course, you want to share your love of the ocean with your baby. There is no rule that says when you can take your infant into the ocean or another body of salt water, but most experts agree that waiting until your infant is at least 6 months old is a good idea.