Find Out If It Is Safe
If you play contact sports, you may want to find out more before continuing to play while pregnant. Lisa Stone, an ACE-certified Pre-and Post-Natal Fitness Instructor, discusses the dangers of contact sports.
Lisa Stone
Your question
Is there any reason to stop playing competitive volleyball during pregnancy? - Sadie in Toronto
The expert answers
The risk of trauma to your abdomen is pretty great with competitive volleyball, so, yes, I'd say that's a reason to stop. Have you discussed this issue with your healthcare provider? What are her/his thoughts?
Your question
Is there any reason to stop playing competitive volleyball during pregnancy? - Sadie in Toronto
The expert answers
The risk of trauma to your abdomen is pretty great with competitive volleyball, so, yes, I'd say that's a reason to stop. Have you discussed this issue with your healthcare provider? What are her/his thoughts?
Non-contact sports are generally OK
to continue, at least part-way through pregnancy. However,
volleyball can get very high-contact, both in terms of getting
hit with the ball and falling onto your belly as you dive for a
shot.
Maybe you can continue practicing with your partner or
team on a modified basis throughout your pregnancy, then resume
competitive play after Junior arrives.
Remember: your goal here is to have a healthy pregnancy and grow a healthy baby, and this is just one of many sacrifices you'll be making for this child!
Lisa :)
