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2 Apr 2024

Pregnancy Sport Rules

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The Do's and Don'ts of Contact Sports During Pregnancy
Do's ✅
  • Consult with your healthcare provider: Before participating in any contact sport, it's crucial to consult with your healthcare provider. They can evaluate your individual situation and provide personalized advice.
  • Choose low-impact alternatives: Consider switching to low-impact sports or activities that still provide a good workout without the risk of contact or injury. Options like swimming, prenatal yoga, or walking are excellent alternatives that offer numerous benefits.
  • Wear appropriate protective gear: If you decide to continue with a contact sport, ensure you wear the necessary protective gear. This may include helmets, padding, or mouthguards, depending on the specific sport.
  • Listen to your body: Pregnancy affects each woman differently, so it's essential to listen to your body's limits and modify your involvement in the sport as needed. Take breaks, stay hydrated, and don't push yourself beyond what feels comfortable.
Don'ts ❌
  • Avoid high-impact contact sports: High-impact contact sports, such as football, basketball, soccer, or hockey, pose an increased risk of injury and trauma. These sports involve physical contact, rapid movements, and a higher chance of falls or collisions, which can be dangerous during pregnancy.
  • Steer clear of activities with a risk of abdominal trauma: Activities that involve a risk of abdominal trauma, such as martial arts, boxing, or wrestling, should be avoided during pregnancy. Direct blows to the abdomen can pose a threat to the developing baby and increase the risk of complications.
  • Skip sports with a high risk of falling: Sports that involve a high risk of falling, such as horseback riding, skiing, or snowboarding, should be avoided. Falling can lead to injuries, particularly to the abdomen, back, or pelvis, which can be harmful during pregnancy.
  • Stay away from activities with an increased risk of joint or ligament injury: Contact sports that put excessive strain on your joints and ligaments, such as rugby or volleyball, should be avoided. The hormonal changes in pregnancy loosen the ligaments, making them more prone to injury.
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Chassin
21 Dec 2023

Rules don't apply to pregnant people. I'm eating cake for breakfast fuck it I ain't got long left I just need to get through the last few weeks and cake helps.

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TeeTee
I woke up Eating hot chips & a snicker 😂
27 Mar 2024

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Lina
10 May 2022

Pole conditioning+ pregnancy I have had a lot of judgement for continuing pole conditioning while pregnant, which is completely understandable. It's not a "common" act, but it IS completely supported by doctors for woman to continue their physical activities during pregnancy including weight lifting, pole, running, etc. Just remember you aren't going for gains! The goal is health. Ofc there has to be precautions just alike any other sport. Contact sports are NOT encouraged and any mama interested in having a fit pregnancy I recommend having all activities cleared by their doctor!

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Shadha
28 Oct 2021

Being pregnant is such a sport I’m finally home from work and I just wanna eat wash up and go straight to sleep 😭🤣 feet and back is killing me and my baby wanna play soccer tonight 🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

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Amelie
I know what you feel now. I was on the same situation😂
27 Mar 2024

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