Unfortunately, there are not a lot of options for pregnant women who want to stay hiking. Yoga pants or other types of stretchy pants are a popular option, and I invested in two pairs of stretchy capris in a size larger than I usually wear. I was able to wear both pairs until I hit 36 weeks, as long as I tucked the waist band below my belly. I also purchased two or three workout tanks that came in a loose fit. When combined with the larger sizing, I was able to wear both tops throughout the duration of my pregnancy.
Finally, invest in a good quality sports bra. Additionally, it may be worth your while to snag a nursing sports bra if you plan on breastfeeding after giving birth. There is a chance you can wear this bra postpartum, and nursing bras truly are helpful.
Lastly, tune it to what is best for yourself. No one knows your body as well as you do, so listen to what it is telling you. Get out there, have fun, and make some memories to share with baby later on in life. New insights. Interesting perspectives. Exciting stories. Amazing people. As an ingredient brand, we are very proud to be part of a big network. If you've been hit with trail running fever, you might be thinking about entering your first race.
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Stay Low This may not affect everyone, but it is a good idea to consider the altitude before embarking on a hike. When that baby pushes against your bladder, there is not much you can do about it.
All of a sudden there is a strong and uncontrollable urge to go and to go as soon as you can regardless if there is a bathroom nearby. Check the trail map ahead of time to plot out available bathrooms, but it is wise to bring some toilet paper or wipes for those urgent situations. Remember to Leave no Trace.
If you take something onto the trails, it should be taken out with you. One of my first questions to my doctor was if it is safe to wear a hiking pack while pregnant.
Her response was if you usually wear a pack you should be ok under 2 conditions:. I will add that it is also wise to exercise some common sense.
Carrying a 5 lb. Camelbak with a granola bar is probably safe during all 3 trimesters. Carrying a 20 lb. Speaking from experience, I carried that 20 lb. I could not imagine carrying that same pack at 30 weeks when I was 20 lbs heavier not counting the weight of the pack , have a protruding belly, and constant lower back pain. I already made the decision not to carry a heavy pack during my third trimester without consulting my doctor. Sometimes it is best to trust your body and air on the side of safety.
Related Content: Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro: Climbing for a Cause Charity Hike. Rather than obsessing over your heart rate, doctors suggest trying the talking test. If you can carry on a normal conversation, then you are ok.
On the other hand, if you are short of breath and have difficulty carrying on a conversation, that may be a sign that you are pushing yourself too hard and should slow down. As a general rule of thumb, pregnant women who were previously highly active or regularly engaged in aerobic activity are safe to continue their activities.
Of course, it is always wise to practice reasonable precautions and to consult with a doctor for any exercise during pregnancy including hiking.
Hiking in the great outdoors is where you generally go to disconnect and recharge in nature. With that being said, during pregnancy is not the time to go off the grid, or at least not completely. Be sure to carry a phone with you and to stay within mobile service. Keep your phone turned off and tucked away in your pocket or pack so that it is not a distraction but take it with you.
Fingers crossed you will not need it, however, should there be an emergency you will be glad you prepared accordingly. Again, it is important to anticipate challenges and to plan accordingly. In my non-pregnant body, Scott and I typically maintain a minute mile hiking pace. Throw in steep inclines, an additional 25 lbs. We intended to finish the full loop in about 7 hours. It instead took us about 15 hours leaving us to hike the remaining 1.
Plan your hiking adventure knowing that you may be going quite a bit slower than usual. Factor in frequent breaks for a snack, sip of water, a potty break, or just a breather.
It is always wise to hike with a buddy for many reasons. Hiking while pregnant is just one more situation where it is ideal to have a companion with you on the trail. Should something happen, you do not need to deal with the crisis on your own. Two or more people also means two or more people to distribute the weight of snacks and water. This was a great relief for my pregnant back.
Last but not least, listen to your body. Everyone is different with varying fitness levels, medical histories, and pregnancy conditions. Furthermore, pregnancy is unpredictable. One day you may feel ready to conquer the world and the next you may be hunched over a toilet bowl.
No matter where you find yourself, recognize your limits and own them. If you feel fatigued, lightheaded, or dizzy then stop and take a break. It is always better to air on the side of caution, especially now that you have the important responsibility of creating a beautiful life form inside of you.
Practice self-awareness and allow yourself grace to tune in and listen to your body. Thanks for sharing these great tips! Good luck with everything! Thank you so much! We just have a few days to go before welcoming this little adventurer into the world! Great post! We normally go for a hike at least once a week, so stopping for 9 months sounds completely impossible!
Fantastic news, many congratulations. I remember feeling utter exhaustion in my first trimester but then travelling to all kinds of places as soon as the second rolled around. Kate from Babyroutes is one such mum to be who is determined to combine parenthood with her love of walking. She advises all mums to be to consult a midwife or doctor before doing anything new or vaguely strenuous.
And if you do, then take a look at her 11 tips for hiking when pregnant. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Determined to combine parenthood with her love of travel and the great outdoors, Kate founded Baby Routes in after the birth of her first daughter. Follow on Instagram. Made with by Graphene Themes. Toggle navigation Baby Routes. Just keep moving. OK — ignore this for those truly hideous days of nausea and exhaustion in the first trimester.
I am the first to admit on the worst of those days I simply curled up into a ball, stuck CBeebies on and counted down the hours until bedtime! As a general rule though, little and often keeps your body ticking over. A simple ten minute stroll even on a day when I am feeling lousy revives depleted energy levels, makes me feel more positive and helps me sleep more soundly at night.
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