Jiu Jitsu and Pregnancy

I don't know much about jiu jitsu, but from what I can gather it involves a lot of grappling, which to me sounds a little problematic. I'm guessing you can keep practicing but not fighting (if there is such a thing) for as long as it's comfortable for you, but I wouldn't go for any potential situation where you might be hit in the abdomen area or thrown at the floor.

You should probably ask your doctor after you conceive though.

Zansmom, just try to get pregnant naturally...because you have had it once without any problem. Don't get stress too much and check to the doctor is required.

Hope this can help a little bit ;)

Poniman Tjhin

You should asking your Dr. after conceiving in general heavy sport not good for pregnant Women's .

Hey there,

I am a middle eastern dancer ( in the west, Belly Dancer). I have three children, and was told by a doctor that I can continue to dance and exercise. I would just be mindful, once you become pregnant to not let your core temp get to high. This could be harmful to your child. Also with mid east dance there is no contact as opposed to martial arts. So, use common sense in as far as no more contact to avoid abdominal contact which could of course harm the baby as well. All the very best to you and hopefully you will be blessed with a child soon!

Wendy

my opinion is ,, dont excercise ruffly n with in a month after u find out most likely stop doing it cause it can lead to a miscarige

I am a Jiu-jitsu Blue belt. I found out i was pregnant two months ago and still train jiu-jitsu three times a week. My ob. said i am good to do grappling for the first trimester as long as i keep good communication with my partners, avoiding knee on belly (or anything that puts a lot of pressure on the abdomen) also avoid going completely unconscious with the chokes . I have to keep good control my breathing and stop if i get dizzy. For the second trimester i am planning on doing just the beginners class and practice only the fundamentals. So far i haven't had any problems at all. everybody understands and is happy with my condition and they training with me as technical as possible. Last trimester i am planning on doing light wight lifting to keep in shape and walking two miles daily like i did on my last pregnancy.  I found walking to be a great thing specially during contractions cause it helps you dialate faster. i was in labor for two hrs. and i had to push only for ten mins my first pregnancy.