Hi Wendy I would have thought the force required to kick under water is significantly greater than out of water, so the risk surely is higher out of the water than in. But pregnancy is precious and whilst I am not female i would imagine that the individual would not wish to place her unborn at any risk. I suppose the 'acid test' is what you yourself would do or what you'd advise to your daughter (if you have one of child-bearing age) regards Glenn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html FORTHCOMING CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk