Golf during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a natural state for a woman, our bodies are designed to carry babies and give birth. Go back in time and women carried on as a means to survive, actively doing what they would normally do. If you are pregnant you CAN still play golf.
US based golf instructor Trillium Rose says, “As I got bigger, I was like, here we go, I’m still doing this. I just carried on doing what I’d normally do. I was flying on all cylinders heading into my third trimester only to have a scare which wasn’t golf related, but it did force me to stop playing. My advice is to listen to your body and do what feels right.”
(Image credit: Trillium Rose)
Every single pregnancy is as individual as the mother who is carrying her baby. Physically and mentally each case is different. Continue to play golf at your own pace, in your own way and as your midwife advises, and never feel you must play if you aren’t 100% comfortable doing so.
In your first trimester you do lack energy, you are growing a little human after all. Often dizzy spells can cause issues when bending down to tee up or retrieve the ball. You can lack motivation at this stage due to sickness and sheer exhaustion, but things tend to improve from week 14.
Instagram sensation Lauren Prince, aka @guiltyofgolf (opens in new tab) has been playing for two and a half years, she is 27 weeks pregnant and cannot imagine life without golf. “There was no way that I was going to give up my newfound passion and leaving my clubs in the cupboard for the next year or so. I want to show women they can still play while expecting. Getting out in the fresh air helped with my sickness in the early stages,” says Lauren.
(Image credit: Lauren Prince)
Trillium, who is based at a private members club in Washington D.C says surprisingly, “I’ve only had one pregnant pupil in all my time as a coach. “Is this down to the perception that pregnant women shouldn’t or can’t play golf?
People immediately assumed that Lauren would stop playing golf when she discovered she was pregnant and…
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