Pregnant Pole class
Bronny started this discussion ·
Is there any moves (besides inversions) and floorwork that I should not be doing at 18 weeks and beyond as well?
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Bronny started this discussion ·
Is there any moves (besides inversions) and floorwork that I should not be doing at 18 weeks and beyond as well?
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RM2012 ·
I was told to stop pole altogether at around 5 months with my first pregnancy (wasn't able to pole with my next two pregnancies as I get complications eg second pregnancy I lost our twin, waters broke at 18 weeks, delivered our surviving prem at 25 weeks - so no pole for my 3rd pregnancy either!) They told me anything that puts pressure onto the baby, or has me laying on my back would not be good. And they also mentioned the relaxin hormone sticks around after the birth for quite some months (longer if you breastfeed) so to be cautious when getting back into it after the birth/delivery. All that said, you WANT to keep nice and fit to prepare for having your bub 🙂 It would be best to have a chat with your midwives/obstetrician about this - they'll be able to give you more accurate info about your situation. Different conditions in pregnancy will mean different compromises hun x
Bronny ·
RM2012- Im almost positive that my OB has no idea what pole entails. I hear different things from authorities on most sports about laying on your back or lifting yourself but none that seem to be familiar with the physical aspects of pole. I dont know what parts of pole (besides laying on your stomach) I should be worried about.
RM2012 ·
When you speak with them at your next appt, detail the workouts you do regularly (eg liken it to gymnastics or something similar!) When you explain what parts of your body you are using, they'll be able to help you better. My specialists told me to stay off it at the end even for basic spins and climbs. They did stress fitness is good, but to stick to things that my equalibrium wouldn't have trouble with (as you will discover, you lean waaaay back when you are pregnant! And it's easier to topple, also easier to damage yourself thanks to our friend relaxin... GREAT for birthing a baby through the pelvis, a little less great for everything else haha!)