Question About Splits Training and Pregnancy

PhnixxRed started this discussion · 7/5/2012

Hello ladies (and fellas out there too!)!! I just found out that I'm expecting again (yay) but I wanted to continue splits training and maybe squats. Yes, I know to get the final okay from my OB/Gyn, but since this isn't an easy topic to discuss with her (I mean, exactly how do you say "Oh by the way, I swing around a 10 foot pole in my living room lol"), I wanted some insight from some of you. I know Veena poled throughout her pregnancies since she's Super Poler Mom lol, but I wanted to know how some of you women worked with being pregnant and stretching and poling. Thanks in advance for your imput!!

4 replies

Mindy4pole · 7/6/2012
I poled some through my pregnancy. I thought I would have done more, but I just didn't feel like it. That's my main advice -- listen to your body. Don't let yourself get overheated, and do use caution when stretching. Your body produces relaxin so your bones can separate during birth. That also means you can overstretch if you aren't paying attention to how you are feeling. This isn't the time for "no pain, no gain". You should be able to continue what you have been doing, but probably not try to learn new <challenging> stuff. I did a home birth, and I HIGHLY recommend using your pole as an aid in labor! It was awesome to lean and pull against, and it never got tired or had to go to the bathroom. ;D Mindy
Veena · 7/7/2012
I'll post this responce here as well for you Phnixx... 🥂 A good rule to follow, if you were very active before you became pregnant, you can stay active. Pregnancy isn't a good time to take up a new workout activity though. Always talk with your midwife or Doctor! With my first 3 pregnancies I continued my weight training and I did abdominal work. I was not a pole dancer at this time. With my last pregnancy, I continued pole dancing and modified when needed. My personal rule for pole dancing while pregnant was..... 1 No inverts after the first trimester (keep in mind I was super comfortable with my pole abilities and stayed within them always) Instead I Worked on transitions, and creating beautiful lines and motion around the pole...no crazy tricks needed. 🥂 Be aware of spins, your body is producing relaxin and this could cause too much strain on the shoulders and wrists. For women who are fairly strong the relaxin can be LESS of a problem. I didn't have any troubles. So be careful when stretching too! Don't get over heated. Abdominal work will not hurt the baby.....however, you need to be aware of the possibility for worsening Diastasis recti (abdominal separation). Some Abdominal separation is normal, but if you haven't learned how to contract the transverse abdomis when doing ab work, you could worsen the separation. This lesson will show you how to activate these muscles. https://www.studioveena.com/outbound_links/t/?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.studioveena.com%2Flessons%2Fview%2F4df4be6f-3160-46c9-9e73-67a10ac37250%26nbsp%3B There are some great abdominal exercise out there that do not require you to lay flat on the back (you shouldn't lay on your back after the 1st trimester.) Using your core is good, you'll need it to push the baby out!! 🌸 Here is a video of myself at 30 weeks....take note of how I modified by not tucking the legs to my waist during spins. This took pressure off the belly :) https://www.studioveena.com/outbound_links/t/?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.studioveena.com%2Fvideos%2Fview%2Fb9b36b30-b880-11df-856f-001b214581be PS don't forget to do your kegals 😉 I also had 2 of my babies at home.....very recommended!
PhnixxRed · 7/8/2012
Thanks ladies!! These are the answers I was looking for. Since I didn't lose all of my pregnancy weight with my first (yo-yo effect) and I didn't want to gain more during this pregnancy, I was looking for something to satiate my pole craving without landing me in the emergency room. I've tried baby yoga, and a few other things but I quickly lost interest. I'm pretty good about hydrating and taking breaks as needed so I think things will go pretty well. I just needed a bit of direction and I really appreciate your imput ladies! ❤️
Eden Body · 7/8/2012
I don't have any advice (newbie), just wanted to say congrats😀. I didn't have a home birth when I had my daughter but I was able to have her at a birthing center with two midwives.......wonderful experience.