Hula Hooping???

l8dybug · February 2014

Has anyone tried hula hooping during their pregnancy?

This is my first and I am unsure of what exercises are safe during the first trimester. I used to hula hoop a few months ago, but I stopped just before Thanksgiving (when I prob needed it most). I would like to start back, but I've only seen mommies hooping when they're further along. Does anyone know if it is safe to hula hoop during the first trimester?

Duder · February 2014

I would imagine hula hooping is one of those things that you can do until your body lets you know it's time to stop. I don't think there's any way you could hurt your baby hula hooping in these super early weeks bc your uterus is still so low and in your pelvis. It may give you round ligament pain though. I would try it if it's something you enjoy!

MaybeBabyMama · February 2014

Please, please, please do not touch a hula hoop until MUCH farther along and you have been cleared by a medical professional.

ETA: Please note the sarcasm. This just has to be one of the craziest questions I've seen on these boards.

GromMom · February 2014

I don't think it should be a problem, my cnm told me that I could run a jackhammer at 6 weeks and still have a healthy pregnancy. This was after dh asked why pregnant women can't go on roller coasters, and she said liability

caranichole · February 2014

That ones tough. I'd call the OB for advice on that one.

Seems like if your body is used to it or similar activity, it may be ok this early but maybe not later. I don't have an MD at the end of my name at all. So...my assumptions and opinions have no ground here.

l8dybug · February 2014

Thanks for the helpful insight. I will indeed check the weight of my hoop though!

MrMrsandBaby · February 2014

Wait...this is a thing? I though hula hoops were for kids on the playground...there are CLASSES?!?!!?

I live in the boonies, we just started getting Zumba (and it is likely in some crazy person's basement, not an acutaly studo...)

shelly2314 · February 2014

HOw I feel about trying to hula hoop

MrMrsandBaby · February 2014

@shelly2314 - I literally LOL'd and my coworker gave me a look...

Don't care, that is funny!!!!

TexasMom7137 · February 2014

MrMrsandBaby said:
Wait...this is a thing? I though hula hoops were for kids on the playground...there are CLASSES?!?!!?

I live in the boonies, we just started getting Zumba (and it is likely in some crazy person's basement, not an acutaly studo...)

My thoughts exactly. I have to drive 2 towns over to find any kind of fitness class. I had no idea hula hooping was a thing.

l8dybug · February 2014

Thanks for that laugh this morning!

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l8dybug · February 2014

MrMrsandBaby said:

Wait...this is a thing? I though hula hoops were for kids on the playground...there are CLASSES?!?!!?

I live in the boonies, we just started getting Zumba (and it is likely in some crazy person's basement, not an acutaly studo...)

lol, I love that. Yes there are actual classes.
Check out this video. I found a link to a news report from about a year ago.
https://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/28/new-spin-on-pregnancy-fitness/

MaybeBabyMama · February 2014

Yea, definitely did not realize this was a thing. Now, after further review, am recanting my initial snark and replacing it with this gif:

ETA: Why does my gif go away when I post? I can see it right now as I edit... hmm...

flyinmommy · February 2014

shelly2314 said:

HOw I feel about trying to hula hoop

Frickin peed my pants. I was envisioning this when I read OP.

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