Here are a few pointers for a successful golf journey during your entire pregnancy...But always consult your doctor before engaging in any physical activity, including golf, while pregnant.

1. First Trimester: If you are feeling nauseous, like I was, the last thing you probably wanted to do was play or practice golf. But I actually found the fresh air and the focus on golf and away from how horrible I was feeling was very helpful. I used headphones to help zone in my focus and made sure to drink lots of water and even added electrolytes to my routine. Your energy levels might be low to do not overdo it. And spend some time on less energy draining practice like putting and chipping. This is also a great way to improve the short game

2. Second Trimester: I stayed very active during my entire pregnancy which helped keep me energized during the entire journey and allowed me ample energy to play 18 holes often. One usually feels pretty normal during the second trimester, the belly is relatively minimal and most morning sickness has subsided. So this time is a wide open door to play and practice golf. My suggestion is utilize your higher energy levels and minimal belly to get your body comfortable and used to playing golf. The last thing you want to do is start a physical activity in the middle or end of your pregnancy. It can be unsafe for your body and potentially the baby as well as cause frustration and discouragement because you did not get to experience the progressive changes in your body, your balance and how it moves.

3. Third Trimester: Like all trimesters this trimester seems to hit everyone differently. I was very lucky because I did not experience a recurrence of morning sickness nor did my energy levels drop. That being said, I was able to get 8+ hours of sleep most nights. That is extremely helpful. But golfing during the third trimester is all about patience, progression and listening to your body. As I mentioned, this is not necessarily the time to jump into playing or practicing golf. But if this is still something you wish to take on, I would advise first getting the ok from your doctor.
1. Especially in this trimester, make sure to stretch before practicing or playing. You especially want to stretch your hips and lower back.
2. Keep extra attention on your posture. As your baby grows, and your belly follows suit, we can become less intuned with our abs and by default start relying more on our lower back. This can also be the case as the baby starts to grow in size and weight.
3. Slow it down. This is actually a great approach to always take to your golf game and your golf swing, but especially as your body and balance are in a state of flux. Slowing the swing down can help prevent strain from over swinging or jerking the body too much. It will also help with your timing, especially when it comes to the movement of your lower body. Your hips and lower back can tightening up quickly and also get pretty worn out where they are not moving as they normally would.
During this entire process make sure to stay hydrated and fuel the body with healthy snacks, lots of protein and fresh fruits and vegetables. I always had an extra protein bar and electrolytes with me and I always needed them. You will get tired more quickly and it can just sneak up on your.

As for the growing belly, you will learn through the process that it just becomes a part of you. Although I like to joke with my husband that it's like swinging a 5 lb bag of sugar, that is not actually the case. It feels very much apart of you. Especially when I am engaged in physical activity, the belly gets very firm to add even extra protect for me and the baby.

Does the belly get in the way? Although you might need to adjust your set up just a little bit, like standing a little further from the ball, the belly does not get in the way. It should actually be well out of the way as your arms come down and through to hit the ball.

Since balance can be an issue for some with a growing belly, make sure you wear stable shoes with good grip/spikes. Double check your set up to make sure you are starting with on strong, balanced base. And as mentioned before, slow the swing down. This will give your body the needed time to complete the necessary weight transfer in a smooth, rhythmic fashion. It also gives you that, potentially needed, little extra time to allow the hips to come through.

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