Advice needed

KrisRene9

So I play softball three nights a week, and im wondering at what point should i stop playing? I play shortstop so i get a lot of balls hit to me. over the past 2 weeks i have been a little nervous about the ball taking a bad hop and hitting me in the stomach (not sure how much of an impact that makes on the pregnancy or not but i am a first timer so i get nervous). Anyone been in this situation?? and if so at what point did you stop playing?

April+

I wouldn't take any chances. It's not worth it. But if you want to keep playing you should ask your doctor. 

graciesmurf

Like the PP said, talk to your doctor.  I'm also KU for the first time and a softball player (catcher).  I play on a recreation league where it's slow pitch.  On top of that my position allows me to wear a lot of padding.  My doctor said that considering this I can play untill I become uncomfortable.

However, even with slow pitch balls can get hit really hard really fast.  I would not be comfortable playing short stop.  Can you ask your team to move you somewhere else? Maybe outfield?

stewz

I was on a kickball team when I found out. I just quit when I found out b/c people fall all the time in kickball?which sounds dumb but it is so true. I busted butt a couple of times pre-prego and just decided it wasn't worth it. I'm kind of a clutz anyway.  However, it's up to you and your doctor. 

this decaf life

I would quit but I'm not a real sporty girl so it doesn't take much for me to quit physical activities. I'd ask your OB what they think - they might recommend you leaving now. A baseball to the uterus area is probably less than ideal.