Options other than a wetsuit for Pregnant woman snorkeling

[jennfl]

I will be 5 mos pregant when we arrive in Bonaire in four weeks! We will be snorkeling, ALOT! I've been looking online for a "pregancy wetsuit" without any luck.

I want to wear something in the water that will both protect me and keep me warmer. Something not too tight and confining. Maybe two pieces. Any suggestions?

 

[spectrum]

I'm sure the custom shops can do something but 4 weeks could be tight.

A 3mm suit isn't all that expensive and you may already have a used on to sacrifice. 3mm neoprene and some wetsuit cement would let you fabricate a modified tummy panel easily if you're a little clever. Get someone else to do the glue work, you don't want your little buddy getting high! It's all adaptive gear, just think out of the box.

Pete

 

[cdreamer]

The original Henderson Hyperstretch would work just fine for you. It has enough stretch capacity to accomodate your tummy and it is a very comfortable suit. A one piece would work just fine.

 

[a22shady]

I have never been to bonaire but heard the water is pretty warm, You may not need a wetsuit you might be ok with a Lycra Skin or even 1.5mm Skin, It's light and stretch easily and does have some warmth.

Pinnacle Lycra Skin - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

Pinnacle Bioply Suit - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

Pinnacle Shadow 0.5mm - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

Pinnacle Shadow 2 - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

 

[ajduplessis]

I would not use any form of wetsuit. Rather use a thermal vest and hoodie with your regular swimsuit. If this is still not enough, rather skip the snorkelling.

 

[knowone]

I would have my man, (my wetsuit man) stitch in a couple of side panels
if I found myself that far along, and I almost have, and then have him or
her remove them.

After a few years of Zumba.