Soccer, basketball, volleyball, and hockey put you at a high risk of abdominal injury from a ball or puck, a collision with another player, or a fall during play. And sports that require sudden starts and stops make it more difficult to keep your balance, especially as your pregnancy progresses.
Any advice or reassurance would be much appreciated! Re: Volleyball during first trimester? If you did it before I say continue but I would do any digs/moves that require you to lay on you to lay/fall on your abdomen. This postpartum exercise activates the core while also targeting the obliques to help speed up your diastasis recti recovery.
Antignani said the first trimester of a pregnancy can be the most critical, and probably not the time when one should be, say, diving into the sand while wearing a bikini. But all experts said exercise is good for pregnant women.
Typically, the first rule of thumb is if you were physically active before you were pregnant, it is likely safe to remain active during pregnancy. More than likely, your healthcare provider will tell you to remain active, as long as it is comfortable and there are no other health conditions suggesting otherwise.
What happens when you fall while pregnant?
As your pregnancy progresses and as your belly gets larger, your center of gravity shifts, and jumping and fast movements can lead you to lose your balance and fall. When you fall, you can injure both the baby and yourself.
Volleyball is a great sport to help you stay active. It provides a good cardio workout and strengthens your agility, exercising both your upper and lower body. However, it is a game that requires a lot of movements and jumping, and there is an increased risk of falling while trying to squash that ball down over the opponent’s net.
With volleyball’s frenetic pace and since it is often played on the beach or out in the sun, heat exhaustion can quickly occur. While your bodily fluids are building up in order to nourish you and the baby, you still need to replenish regularly and often.
Joints. Pregnancy hormones tend to loosen joints so your gait may not be what it used to be. Progesterone may be partly to blame. Progesterone works to loosen ligaments for birth, but it cannot dedicate that work to the pelvic region only. Loose ligaments can lead to hyperextension of the back, knees, and hips.
What happens when you touch the floor in volleyball?
Severe contact can cause the placenta to tear away from the uterine wall, a condition known as placenta abruption.
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, during pregnancy, your joints receive less support from the surrounding ligaments. This lack of support makes your joints more susceptible to injury. Playing volleyball requires jumping, which is a high-impact movement on your joints.
Exercising too strenuously can cause you to overheat, which can lead to de hydration. Becoming dehydrated is particularly dangerous while you are pregnant. Your chances of overheating increase when you play volleyball in humid conditions, such as beach volleyball. References. BabyCenter.com: Placental Abruption.
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The quick stops and starts that are required to play volleyball are also stressful on your joints. Lower back pain is common during pregnancy, and the impact on your back from playing volleyball can increase your chances of developing back problems.
If you were playing volleyball prior to your pregnancy, it is possible you can continue during the initial stages of your pregnancy. Consult with your health care provider regarding your participation in any form of exercise during your pregnancy.
However, as your belly gets larger, your center of gravity shifts, and quick movements can cause you to lose your balance and fall.
Risks of Playing Volleyball When Pregnant. For most women, staying active during their pregnancy is an effective means of controlling their weight, maintaining their energy levels and elevating their moods. However, activities such as volleyball that carry a risk of collisions and contact should be avoided. If you were playing volleyball prior …
