Which sports am I allowed to do during pregnancy?
Sufficient physical activity is particularly important during pregnancy. On the one hand, physical movement stimulates circulation and metabolism and helps keep typical pregnancy complaints in check. On the other hand, light muscle and endurance training is good preparation for the strain of childbirth. However, high-risk sports and sports with a high risk of accidents should be taboo during pregnancy so that you do not unnecessarily endanger yourself and your baby's health.
Can I jog during pregnancy?
Yes. If you feel comfortable, you may continue your running sessions until the end of pregnancy. It is important not to aim for peak athletic performance, but to run calmly without getting out of breath. In the final months most women prefer to switch to light walking.
Can I ride horses while pregnant?
Basically, yes. However, a risk cannot be denied, so many doctors advise against horseback riding during pregnancy. Especially on rides in the countryside there is a danger of falls and accidents with the horse. But if you feel comfortable and generally take it a bit more slowly on the horse, there is nothing against riding during pregnancy.
Is it allowed to drink an occasional glass of wine toward the end of pregnancy?
No. People often hear that half a glass of wine in the last months of pregnancy does not harm. However, it cannot be said what minimum amount of alcohol during pregnancy will cause damage to a baby: therefore doctors and scientists agree that pregnant women should completely abstain from alcohol.
Can I drink coffee during pregnancy?
Yes. For a long time it was believed that pregnant women should completely avoid coffee, black tea or cola, because too much caffeine during pregnancy was associated with low birth weight. New studies, however, conclude that an amount of up to 300mg of caffeine daily during pregnancy is safe. That corresponds to about three cups of coffee, six cups of black tea or three to four glasses of cola.
Can I eat smoked fish and smoked meat during pregnancy?
Better not. Fish in general is advisable during pregnancy, but raw-cured, salted or smoked fish products can contain various bacteria. Some types of sea fish such as tuna are also contaminated with pollutants. You should also avoid air-dried or raw-smoked ham if you want to be on the safe side.
Can I ride a bike during pregnancy?
Yes. If you feel fit and your belly is not in the way, you can easily ride a bike until the end of pregnancy. Many women even notice a positive effect, as the movement stimulates circulation and, for example, helps prevent varicose veins.
Wellness and relaxation during pregnancy – what is allowed?
Can you go to the sauna while pregnant?
Yes. If mother and child are healthy, there is nothing to prevent going to the sauna until the end of pregnancy. However, inexperienced sauna-goers should take it easy. If there is premature labor, the sauna is a no-go to avoid the risk of premature birth.
Can you dye your hair during pregnancy?
Yes. Since only the scalp comes into contact with the chemical dyes or bleaching agents, if anything only minimal amounts are absorbed by the body. Plant-based dyes like henna are also harmless. However, at the beginning of pregnancy you should refrain from dyeing your hair. The skin often reacts more sensitively than usual.
Is it okay to use a tanning bed while pregnant?
Better not. Even for non-pregnant people, intensive UV radiation is a potential health risk. Pregnant women, however, develop dark pigmentation spots on the face and body more quickly due to hormonal changes when exposed to sunlight or artificial UV radiation.
Is sex allowed during pregnancy?
Yes. Your baby is well protected in the womb and is not harmed at any time during pregnancy when you have sex. As long as you feel comfortable and do not have any pain, sex during pregnancy is completely fine.
