Is it safe to try Zumba?

[S151]

Hi all! I'm very new to this forum

The thing is, I'm 5 weeks pregnant and been wanting to take up zumba class.. finally there's a slot free but now i'm wondering if i can actually take up zumba so early in my pregnancy..

Thanks

 

[Levi89]

Do you usually exercise? Best ask your midwife/doc because I signed upto the gym when I was 5 weeks and all I was allowed to do was soft treadmill and bike stuff. Then the morning (well all-day) sickness kicked in and I couldn't face going. xx

 

[Sleepy sue]

Hi Hun when I had my first mw visit they told me not to take up anything I hadn't done before and she actually said zumba!!
Alot of pg women do it though x x

 

[BellaRiven]

My zumba teacher said it was fine as long as you don;t twist your mid section, but now I am 7 weeks I have stopped going, I don;t want to risk anything.

Check with your midwofe if your not sure

 

[x_larlybelle_x]

I started zumba in January and found out I was pg in June. I'm still going at 20 weeks, although it's now a lot harder than it was!

I was told not to take up any exercise when pg, u can carry on doin anythin u were doin before as ur body is use to it but was told not to start anythin new.

I would say not to start Hun, u don't wanna shock ur body when u r carrying a new little person

 

[S151]

Thanks for the info, peeps! I'm shelving the Zumba class then just to be on the safe side

 

[Samsgirl]

good plan...will be great to start once baby here to shift the baby weight and get out of the house swimming is great for us pg ladies and the babies love it when you're in the water....mine wriggles like mad xx