sweetescape83

Hi every1

Me and my partner are trying for another baby, I was just wondering if it safe to continue with belly dancing while you are pregnant?
Especially within those vital first few months.

I know most gentle exercises are good for you while you are pregnant, just not sure what the belly dancing would be like

Can anyone help?
As I'm not pregnant yet, It not's really important, but I would like to know before I pay for the next 12 lessons in bulk.

Thanks

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adiemus

The short answer is yes, you're quite safe. The most that could happen is in the last three months of pregnancy you may find your ligaments around your pelvis relax and you may get some back pain, also the weight of the baby alters your posture slightly, so you may find it more difficult to achieve a neutral pelvic tilt, but otherwise it's fine! Actually it's probably helpful as the muscles around the torso and pelvis are stronger and more flexible as a result of the exercise.

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sweetescape83

Thats great info, thanks very much

really appreciate it

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Khaira

Hello,


Im Khaira from Estonia. Im an oriental dancer and teacher. I have made a university research "Oriental Dance During Pregnancy". Its a 45 page long work made thanks to the cooperation of Estonian and Finnish oriental dance teachers who have had the experience of dance and carrying a baby at the same time. Also two mid-wife's have participated with their thoughts related to the subject.
Unfortunately it's only in Estonian at the moment.

The main points You need to consider are:

1. Oriental dance is safe during pregnancy ONLY if You have prior oriental dance experience. This means, it's familiar to Your body and You have adapted the correct body posture.

2. Correct technique is used during dance.

3. Listening to Your body. This sounds like a big cliche, but this its the best advice. For many dancers it means making the amplitudes of moves smaller and doing exercise with half less energy. It's still enjoyable

4. When it comes to the baby during dance, don't worry if she moves more active or doesn't move at all. They usually are still more active, but Your concentration on dance makes You notice the baby less.

5. Contractions are also normal while dancing. Same contractions could bother You without the dance as well. If it becomes more frequent, it's better to consult a doctor.



If You have any more question conserning the subject feel free to send me a private message.

With Regards,


Khaira

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sweetescape83

Khaira, thats really great, thank you very much

Having those pointers there are great for me.
I coudln't be more grateful.

Thank you again and I wish you the best of luck with the book. It sounds like a great venture for you

x

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Shanazel

It is just as well to enter each new pregnancy with no pre-conceived (if you'll pardon the pun) notions of what you will or will not be able to do.

While expecting my son, I couldn't even walk around the block without bringing on premature labor, never mind dance. I spent about six or seven months laying down in order to carry him full term, and endured a fair amount of criticism from well-meaning people who thought I was being lazy, self-indulgent, or weak minded for discontinuing my normal physical activities while pregnant- never mind that I was following doctor's orders.

adiemus

What wonderful resource we have on this forum - yes, always listen to your body, but all things going well, exercise is good for bodies and babies!

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Lydia dubai

remember dancing is a sport,it depends aswell on teacher and the style you practise,i dont take any students that are pregnant because i focus aswell on cardio and my classes are upbeat and you have to work hard,but some other teachers are much more slow and gentle,so be senseable and be carefull....its the same, i dont think going jogging is good when pregnant...so are many other sports not soothable...just be carefull...also some people are having easy pregnand months ,others not..everybody is differant.....Lydia

jenc

I am waiting for my teacher to return from maternity leave. she taught until Christmas for a baby due in April. (Not heard anything yet). You should also look at pregnant dancers on YouTube. however, if you are trying already, I wouldn't pay for the whole 12 months at once. If you fall for a baby straight away, you will certainly have to take some time off. how much do you save by buying in bulk, and can you pay in advance for a shorter time (one term, or trimester)

sweetescape83

Thanks, I will have a look at youtube now, I never even thought of that.

It's 12 weeks in advance that I have to pay, it's not an option to pay weekly either. The teacher has sent me an email stating that unless hse has enough ppl paying in andvance, then the classes will not go ahead

I was willing to pay it, as I know I wanted to do the classes and would always be there, however now that we have discussed having a baby, obviuosly I can't make that commitment.

I think I will email the teacher and explain the situation. I can't see her making exceptions for just one person, and there are no other belly dance classes in my area, but I can't put down money if I have plans for the future.

Thank you every1 for all your help, suggestions and facts. It's really great to know ppl's experiences of dancing whilst pregnant too

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