Anyone cycling during pregnancy?

[AngelofTroy]

My bike is my main means on transport, I cycle >4 miles and back to work twice a week and I cycle with my nearly 3 year old in a seat on the back to and from his gymnastics and swimming lessons etc.

I honestly can't imagine stopping, I couldn't really get to work another way, it'd be nearly an hour on 2 buses or a train and a 40 minute walk, my current commute is only 30 minutes total!

Is it safe to continue?

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

I don't bike, but the nurse said at the intake appointment that I could continue my exercise routine as long as it didn't involve jumping movements. Is there an advice line you can call just to check?

 

[wildflower79]

When I was pregnant first time around my midwife encouraged me to get exercise by cycling. I used to mountain bike quite a bit before I fell pregnant so was used to the exercise and being on a bike.

You obviously just have to be careful about falling off and not knocking your bump or anything.

I haven't cycled at all this pregnancy because I just haven't had the energy. I really miss it too!

 

[DaisyDreamer]

If you have the energy to cycle, go for it! Use precaution though, keep in mind you are more prone to injury since your joints are loose.


Happy cycling~