THINGS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY

For your health and safety, and for the health of your baby, you should not do certain physical activities while you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor about all physical activities that you should avoid during your pregnancy. Some physical activities to avoid are: (incomplete list)

• Avoid being active outside during hot weather.
• Avoid steam rooms, hot tubs, and saunas.
• Avoid physical activities, such as certain yoga poses, that call for you to lie flat on your back after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
• Avoid contact sports and activities that may cause injury, such as football and boxing, and horseback riding.
• Avoid activities that make you jump or change directions quickly, such as tennis or basketball. During pregnancy, your joints loosen and you are more likely to hurt yourself when doing these activities.
• Avoid activities that can result in a fall, such as in-line skating or downhill skiing.