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Scuba diving

Do not scuba dive during pregnancy.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

For “Scuba diving,” use the lower-exposure choice instead of trying to cancel the exposure afterward. Do not hold your breath through heavy lifts or chase personal records during pregnancy.

What changes the answer

  • Your previous experience, current pregnancy and any clinical restriction
  • Fall, collision, overheating, altitude and breath-holding risk
  • Pain, bleeding, dizziness, contractions, fluid loss or breathlessness during activity

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.