If you're about to go through a pregnant summer, you're probably wondering what shoes are best in the heat. Here are some stylish and supportive sandal options to give you a good idea what type of shoe is safest for a summer pregnancy.

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Heading into a summer pregnancy? Pregnant moms can stay safe when it gets hot this summer by remembering some basic summer safety guidelines.

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Swimming was a non issue during both of my two pregnancies. My son was a May baby, so that bump was covered in sweaters and bulky clothes most of the time.

My daughter was born in December, so I was sporting a small tummy and a few extra pounds over that summer. But I was way too busy chasing a toddler to plan a vacation or shop for a maternity bathing suit, so the desire to swim just passed over me that year anyway.

But many mamas in their second and third trimesters might be wondering about not only their water attire but other rules and warnings concerning swimming, especially in pools loaded with chemicals. Is all that smelly chlorine safe for your developing baby?

Christina Johnson, a certified midwife and spokesperson for the American College of Nurse-Midwives, has that and other answers:

I went to two BBQs last weekend. One was at my sister's house and my husband manned the grill, so he made sure I got my organic beef burger cooked through without any pink. The other, though, has some undesirable meats cooking (I'm blaming my food aversions) and just the smell of the char made me want to toss my cookies. 

But I'm learning about some safer choices for pregnant women when it comes to BBQ.

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Summer's awesome, but for pregos, the heat can pose some challenges.

If you're heading out of town for a few days with your hubby or SO for some pre-baby alone time (and I hope you are!), here are some tips on staying cool, comfy, and safe.