anyone bodyboard when pregnant?

I am thinking I'll probably stop as a precaution, even though bodyboard isn't as dangerous as a hard surfboard...but just wondering if there are any other surfers out there who kept going for a while, in small conditions perhaps?

Until about the 12wks mark the baby is nicely protected by your pelvic bone, so most things are fine to still participate in, but once into your 2nd tri the uterus starts to grow out and above the pelvic bone. If you really want to, then I would keep doing it.

Thanks Trillian..and merry christmas :D

Hi!I havent been on a surfboard since ive been pregnant but probably different i know,although i was told its ok to do the things your body is used to doing,i just was a worry wort,saying that i went on a camel ride at 13 weeks:lol:I would of thought it would be alot better than a surfboard.

i surfed with DD a few times up until i was about 12 weeks. But only in small steady conditions. (suit me best anyway! ;) ) My OB was fine with it, like 1pj said, most exercise you are used to is fine.
I would have loved to surf this time around, however i just didn't find the time before my belly started popping out and getting uncomfortable...... who am i kidding? between looking after DD and MS i was never going to find the time! lol
I would be comfortable bodyboarding when preg if it was something i normally did and i was comfortable in the conditions i was going out in.
Being in the salt water when preg is lovely. :D I am jelous, catch a wave for me!

Thanks, I think in small conditions I'd feel Ok...and I'll try and stay away from runaway surfboards! dont want a knock in the tummy!

I think body boarding sounds fine if the swell isn't too big and the beach too crowded. I think some people can offer suggestions about what is and isn't ok in terms of exercising. I cycle to work every day and a number of people tell me to stop (in case something unexpected happens eg being hit by a car) but my theory is that these things can happen even when you attempt to avoid every "risky" activity. I think as long as you are careful, many sports are ok. Hope you enjoy the body boarding.

i knwo its not teh same but i was drag racing my bike in wednesday night meets till i was 5 montsh pregnant, only stopped as i got uncomfortable, but continued to ride on the road till 8 months.

if you enjoy it and feel comfortable doing it then keep it up

Glad to hear. Thanks for the encouragement.