|   Mountainbiking if pregnant | mtbiker girl
May 19, 2002 2:15 PM | | I am in my first trimester of pregnancy. Would it be okay to do some light mountainbiking (smooth single track with some roots and few hills) without harming anything. Any help would be appreciated. |
| ASK YOUR DOC!!... | PC1
May 19, 2002 2:51 PM | | My wife felt just dandy while pregnant with our now three-year-old twin boys. After a visit to the doc she was put on bed rest (at 22 weeks) and the boys were born at 28 weeks. They're perfectly fine despite being born at 3 lbs. and 1 lb. 11 oz. It was scary. Don't rely on the internet on something like this. Ask Mr. Doc. Congrats and good luck!!
PC1 |
| MRS. M.D. | heloise
May 19, 2002 4:12 PM | | or ms. doc would be even better ;). best if she is a cyclist as well. if no female cycling docs, at least try for an athlete. female athletes who happen to be M.D.s have always been the best source of info re:female "issues" and sports, IME.
most likely your doc will give you a basic "max HR" and other tips to follow. at some point you will probably be confined to the road.
good luck! and congratulations!
heloise( a mom, who happens to have a PG riding partner at the moment...) |
| Yep. I was narrow minded with the Mr. Doc thing.nm | PC1
May 19, 2002 6:19 PM | | narrow |
| aww shucks... | heloise
May 19, 2002 6:34 PM | | Mrs. PC1 must be lucky to have ya!
I was just trying to give a female mtber some useful tips.
Actually a M.D. of either gender who is a cyclist/athlete will probably be more supportive of an "active" client. I've had sedentary docs look at my "lifeslyle" sheet and resting HR and say "wow, i wish i was as healthy as YOU"...like that's supposed to inspire confidence??? yikes.
Good luck with the twins. Hope y'all have a good sturdy trailer! |
| yup, stay active......... | heff®
May 19, 2002 10:16 PM | | ......but pay attention. She'll know when to stop. She'll also have a quicker recovery, less weight retention, and better overall health if she stays active as long as she can.
But do pay attention. Stop off-road as soon as it gets too uncomfortable, and throw some slicks on the bike for road work.
heff® |
| D.O. or M.D., as long as we're not being narrow minded | Nat
May 20, 2002 4:20 AM | | There are two types of fully-licensed physicians in the United States: MD's and DO's. If you look in your yellow pages you'll notice that many docs have "DO" (for Doctor of Osteopathy) after their name rather than "MD." As far as Family Practitioners go, I'd say that DO's in general are better trained and better equipped, and they don't like being called "MD." I'm married to one, so maybe I'm biased. Calling all doctors "MD" is akin to calling all MD's "him."
An unofficial stance on riding during pregnancy: it's possible and safe up to a point. The mother-to-be may begin losing her balance more easily after the first trimester, which could result in a crash and injury. The fetus is very well padded within the womb and can withstand light riding very well. Riding during the third trimester is probably out, although I've met a woman who had ridden up to eight months. She did crash and break her wrist though. Of course, this is general info and not meant to replace the advice from your doctor. Good luck! |
| re: My wife is pregnant too..... | cyclejim
May 20, 2002 6:42 AM | | And I wouldnt want her riding off road. Mostly because of the crash potential and miscarriage risk from a bad crash. Of course this is our first and she is 36 but still......just seems risky to me. As always though...consult a doctor for something this important...... |
| Is it worth it? | JF
May 20, 2002 10:42 AM | | Even on "gentle" terrain, you can take a spill. My wife ran until she was 6 months pregnant and it became too uncomfortable. So, I'm all for staying active while pregnant. I would in no cicrumstances allow my wife to get on a bike while pregnant. You can ride plenty after the baby comes (yes, believe it or not, you can still do things like ride your bike after you have a baby. Your life does not end, as some will try and tell you!!). My advice is that nothing in this world is more important than that baby you are carrying, so don't take unnecessary changes. Just my 2 cents.
Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
| My wife is a DOC (pediatrician), and ... | OldSchool
May 20, 2002 10:59 AM | | she stopped riding (and windsurfing) when she discovered that she was pregnant (i.e. first trimester). She didn't want a bad fall to knock anything out. She did, however, continue to run and swim.
Talk to YOUR doc....
Tim |
| p.s. Congratulations! :^) [nm] | OldSchool
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