Lanea017 started this discussion ·
I had my 3rd baby in December. I was a member last year but was going to a studio and just never seemed to have time to use Veena. I will be getting use out of it this year though so I am really excited! I have found that I have lost most of my strength. Starting over is HARD!!! Is there anyone else on here that is working to get strong again following a pregnancy?
Sign in or create a free account to reply.
Liani K ·
Hi Lanea, I know I'm about a month late in responding but I will be getting back on the pole after I have this baby. I'm about twelve weeks along now, so I have a long way to go. I know that a fair amount of women have used pole as a means of getting back into shape after having a baby. I did it with my first. How are you progressing at this time?
Veena ·
I know there's a few girls who are just getting back into pole again after having a baby, if they're not too busy changing messy diapers maybe they'll see this and reply. lol :) I would give the 30 day take off program a try!
Veena ·
OH and Congrats!!!!!!
Leela ·
My son is 9 months, and I'm trying to start poling again. My strength and flexibility are GONE! I am so intimidated by the whole process, and starting over. Happy to find someone who is in the same place as me and understands.
ofezo ·
I just had my baby 3 months ago and it definitely is hard! I was very fit and strong before pregnancy and I basically had to start all over. I went from being able to do like 30 push-ups to struggling to do 1. I could no longer do a sit-up, no longer any pull ups. I have put up my pole, but have been a bit disheartened by my lack of strength to actually try much. I went back to doing what got me really strong in the first place, which was P90X/weight lifting. I like that I can see how I'm progressing by how much weight I am lifting. Now, after a month and a half of working out, I still haven't done much poling, but I do feel a lot stronger. I managed to hold a handspring for a second or two, which gives me hope! I know I will have to get my butt up on that pole soon, before I forget everything, lol. I usually do my workouts at night so my husband can watch our baby. Thank God for him! I imagine once my baby sleeps through the night I'll be able to wake up early to workout. I stretched throughout pregnancy so thankfully I didn't lose flexibility!
Hi ladies, Just curious- my husband and I are trying to get pregnant, how far into your pregnancy were you still pole dancing? I'm obviously hoping for a healthy pregnancy, and I know I should ask my doctor about whether it's ok for me. I was just wondering how long you guys were still at it. Thank you!
Veena ·
Hi Britafriedman, if you like please feel free to use the search function there are several topics on poling and pregnancy. :)
Lanea017 ·
I was able to pole up to my 28th week. I stopped inverting after my 1st trimester. After your 1st trimester the pregnancy is no longer contained in the pelvis so if you were to fall there's a higher chance of causing harm. I also didn't learn any new tricks once I found out I was pregnant. I just stuck with what I knew I was solid in. My journey back to fit is going well. Delivery was very smooth for me. I think going natural helped with recovery big time. I started exercising lightly 2 or 3 weeks after delivery. I have been poling and doing T25. My weight is coming off nicely and I am getting stronger. I used the 30 Day Take Off a ton in the beginning. It is HARD to find time to pole and do my T25 but I am making the time for it. I am excited to get fit, get my body back and start teaching again!
Thank you, I can see the search tab now :) And thank you, Lanea017. That was very useful!
