question about horseback riding

[amybajamy]

Hi everyone,

I'm not new to the Cathe forums, but I'm new to this particular area. I just found out that I'm pregnant with my first. I haven't seen a doctor yet and I'm full of questions, but one thing I'm really wondering about is horseback riding. I'm supposed to go today, I go every Thursday, and I'm hoping I can still go for a while. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[jennifersmom]

Amy,

Congratulations!!!

I know you will speak with your doctor but I thought horseback riding
was a big no no. Scuba diving, any impact sport at any time throughout
your pregnancy. I am sure other Mom's will respond but I recall
with my first the doctor told me to stay clear of step aerobics
"to let the pregnancy settle." I took his advice and would have
continued running but then became uncomfortable.
I would be curious if your doctor recommends keeping with it even
newly pregnant.

Take Care of yourself.

Jennifer Claire
? 8/10/07

 

[Shopahollic]

Hi and congrats! I am pretty sure anmy sports invloving risk of falling are no, no's such as biking, horse back riding etc. Step aerobics, floor aerobics ,wealking,swimming are usually ok but every doctor says something different.