With all the advice, instructions, and restrictions that come along with pregnancy, you might be wondering if your normal hobbies and activities are safe for you (and the bun in your oven). This is a worry many outdoor enthusiasts share when they get pregnant; they wonder whether they can hike while pregnant, or if they should glue themselves to the couch for the next nine months. Fortunately, experts have good news.
Hiking, within reason, does not pose any danger to women or their unborn child during normal pregnancy. In fact, hiking can be a great way to get low impact pelvic floor exercise, promote healthy blood flow, and staying sane during what can be a very difficult nine months.
In this post, we provide a guide to enjoying your love for hiking while pregnant and seek to address many of the questions moms in the first trimester have.
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