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bellydancing in 2nd trimester...

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cass66 · 24/01/2008 19:18

I used to go to bellydance classes before I got preg. stopped due to feeling crap early preg. now starting to feel better and considereing going for a few weeks until I get too fat.

Anyone know any reasons why not????

this is my 3rd preg, and never had probs of SPD. I would avoid stomach undulations (camels), but otherwise I can't see why not, and would prefer it to preg yoga, at present anyway!

thanks for the advice. xx

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Califrau · 24/01/2008 19:31

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violeta · 24/01/2008 19:40

In Spain, they have special classes for pregnant women in bellydancing... The theory goes that it's good for both mother and baby.

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gigglewitch · 24/01/2008 19:41

I am a dancing teacher and I did modern and ballet til the week before all dc were born. not belly dancing - tho I can't see any probs, go wiggle that bump!
I just avoided any exercises that contract abdominal muscles, for obv reasons, and took care not to over-stretch joints as the relaxin hormone makes you more 'flexible' but also more prone to potential injury. Am also convinced that it made all of my labours easy as i was still fit and kep good muscle tone.