Should I Be Shoveling While Pregnant?
Shoveling Snow You Might Be Fine in the First Few Months, but as Your Bump Gets Bigger, Your Center of Gravity Shifts. That Plus Icy Ground Increases the...
Shoveling snow
You might be fine in the first few months, but as your bump gets bigger, your center of gravity shifts. That plus icy ground increases the likelihood of slips and falls, which could endanger your baby.
What activities should you avoid while pregnant?
What kinds of activities aren't safe during pregnancy?
- Any activity that has a lot of jerky, bouncing movements that may cause you to fall, like horseback riding, downhill skiing, off-road cycling, gymnastics or skating.
- Any sport in which you may be hit in the belly, such as ice hockey, boxing, soccer or basketball.
Is it safe to do strenuous activity while pregnant?
Keep up your normal daily physical activity or exercise (sport, running, yoga, dancing, or even walking to the shops and back) for as long as you feel comfortable. Exercise is not dangerous for your baby. There is some evidence that active women are less likely to experience problems in later pregnancy and labour.