Physical activity in early stages of pregnancy

[Dizzygirl]

Hi everybody, I'm a total newbie and have already read some very helpful and interesting posts on here. DH and I will be TTC in a few months' time and we're both very excited about it. We do have an overseas trip planned for around the time we will be really getting into TTC mode and I was wondering if high impact physical activity could have negative consequences in the very early stages of pregnancy or even whilst TTC? For example, playing soccer or going on rides at amusement parks - such as rollercoasters. Thanks in advance for your help

[Foxy]

Hi Dizzygirl, welcome to BH.

I don't have any medical knowlege about the activities you mentioned if you are pregnant, but if you are TTC I think they would be fine.

Having fun and being relaxed is a great place to be while TTC. Hope you have a great time and good luck!

[OM]

I believe playing soccer would be okay to do up until 12 weeks, after that you would definately have to be more cautious. As for rollercoasters hmmmm I wouldn't go on them pg myself!

[M O P]

While it may not effect your preg or ttc, you may find you don't really want to be doing these things.
When I first got preg I was so tired. I would nap all the time, didn't matter too much where I was either, just couldn't keep those eyes open.

[shed]

Good luck if you can be bothered doing anything remotely resembling any of those things in the first 10 weeks or so of pregnancy!

Chances are you will be sleeping alot and when you're not sleeping you will be yawning.

[aardvark]

I swam distance throughout all my pregnancies - a couple of kilometres per session, 4-5 times per week.

I also did latin ballroom dancing throughout my second pregnancy up to 34 weeks, which was pretty strenuous.

I know horse riding is not recommended during pregnancy.

[Dizzygirl]

Wow, what a great, quick response - thanks girls! As you can probably tell, I don't have ANY experience in this area, so your replies are greatly appreciated. I feel so dumb for not even thinking about being exhausted or sick! We might have to have a back-up plan of a more sedate holiday if things go well

[M O P]

Don't feel dumb for not realising how tired or sick you might feel. I was totally unawares to this too. When preg women said they were tired I always assumed it was in the later stages. I had no idea just how tired I'd be to start.

[greengreen]

I rowed semi-competitively until 13 weeks, and for recreation for about a month after that when it became a bit uncomfortable!. I was fit to begin with and didn't over do it. As I remember, my Ob set a heart rate limit to work within, and the other thing to watch out for is over heating (once you are pg).
Other things that aren't reccommended involve possible high impact, like downhill skiing etc.

[shed]

Don't feel dumb, none of us knew until it happened!