Special Situations During Pregnancy
There are many things that a pregnant women needs to
think about before doing or adjustments she needs to make for
how she is doing things because she is pregnant such as what is
safe to participate in while attending a carnival or fair,
working while pregnant, safe sex during pregnancy and
participating in sports or exercising during pregnancy.
Most questions can be answered regarding the safety of these
special situations by a woman's obstetrician or other pregnancy
team member.
Most activities such as participating in rides or other
spectator events at a fair or carnival are marked if they are
unsafe for those who are pregnant but it is always a good idea
to ask or stay away from any rides that involve sudden drops,
quick turns or when jarring or sudden stops is involved.
Activities that involve contact with other vehicles or objects
should also be avoided.
Work and Pregnancy can have special concerns if the hours
are long; the work involves heavy lifting, dangerous or toxic
substances, or risky activities. Work also presents unusual
scenarios for the woman experiencing morning sickness, frequent
urination, or extreme fatigue. Most work environments are less
than happy with an employee or member of management spending
unusual amounts of time in the bathroom or when the individual
cannot stay awake during board meetings, client meetings or
while doing tasks. When pregnant while working you must also
deal with healthcare insurance or maternity leave issues.
Safe sex while pregnant may also be of special concern. If
you are having a normal pregnancy your doctor, obstetrician or
midwife has probably told you that sex during pregnancy is safe
for the baby and for you. Your abdomen and the fluid inside the
amniotic sac protect the baby unless you practice particularly
rough sex. Women with high-risk pregnancies may have special
precautions to take regarding sex during pregnancy in that case
follow your doctor's, obstetrician's or midwife's instructions.
Always ask if you have any questions or concerns about sex and
your pregnancy. Believe me your healthcare provider has
probably already heard everything possible about sex and
pregnancy.
There are activities, exercises and sports that are safe to
participate in during pregnancy and there are those that are
not safe. Perhaps the best form of exercise for pregnant women
would be aerobics, water low impact aerobics or walking and
swimming. Some things have some level of risk while you are
pregnant such as horseback riding, ice-skating, and
roller-blading. Pregnant women should avoid things like water
skiing or downhill skiing at low altitudes. Any sport, activity
or exercise that involves direct impact of any kind, jarring or
sudden stops should not be participated in during
pregnancy.
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