Pregnant and cycling

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I don't think I was so much tired during my two pregnancies, but I do remember needing way more sleep. Of course, I had no idea how little sleep I would get AFTER the baby arrived! Get as much sleep as you can now!

[slinkedog]

I'm not sure about the falling issue. I never wanted to do ANYTHING in my first trimester with all 4 of my kids because I was so incredibly nauseous all the time.

I think, like the other ladies here have said, you can do what you could do before you were pregnant, perhaps, with a little less intensity. I would personally probably not road ride just because of the possiblity of getting hit by a car. It's not just your body that you're taking risks with anymore when you're pregnant. But that's just my personal philosophy and everyone has to do what feels right for them.

[fixedgeargirl]

As my midwife explained to me, the baby is so well-protected, it would take the force of a severe car wreck to injure the baby. The presence of relaxin in the mother, however, loosens the joints and leaves the mother more prone to orthopedic injury. Gauge your level of comfort. How likely are you to fall on a road bike. Of course, if you're going to be a nervous wreck out on the road, a trainer is your best bet.