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It wouldn't hurt my baby to jumprope would it? I had this older woman I know tell me I could hurt her, but I don't see how jumping rope is any more dangerous than jogging, which I know is safe. Its the only form of exercise I get, I haven't a safe place to run, I have no gym membership, and I hate aerobics. Normally I would listen to an older woman who has more experience having kids, but she also told me s_x will cause miscarriage and she could tell I am having a boy (not true) among other old wives' tales. Anyone already ask their Dr the same question?
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 | AMY - November 11 |
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I WOULD NOT LISTEN TO THE OLD WOMAN!! IM SURE ITS SAFE TOO,BUT IF U WOULD FEEL BETTER ASK YOUR DR.IM SURE HED COMMEND U ON EXERCISING!!GOOD LUCK
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I'm sure it's fine, especially if you've been doing it previous to your pregnancy. I would think it might get uncomfortable when you are further along but if you can do it, then go ahead. At least you're getting exercise!
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 | L - November 12 |
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Ask your doc, but personally I'd find a different exercise to do during pregnancy... if for nothing else, because that seems so high impact & like it'd shake the baby up a bunch. I mean, everyone knows not to shake babies... now just imagine doing that to a fetus. There are plenty of other exercises that get your heart going & keep you in shape without you risking the baby. And so you'll miss jumping rope for a few months of your life. Doesn't seem like a big sacrifice.
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Well the difference between shaking a baby and a fetus is that the fetus is extremely well cushioned, whereas a born baby is unprotected and not supported or cushioned. I really don't see how jumping rope is any more dangerous than running or jogging, its not like the impact or force one might experience on a rollercoaster or trampoline. I obviously won't be doing this when Im 8 months, the baby would probably be fine in its fluid filled sack, but the Relaxin I think would make it bad for my joints later in pregnancy when they have softened up a great deal. I just have very few other means of exercise. I'm a swimmer so I'd love to do that but unfortunately its getting chilly now and there are no heated pools I can swim in :( that sucks. I will still ask my Dr anyway thoughm thanks for the advice!
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