To hike or not to hike?

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My sister in law is getting married this weekend! We just found out that the hike to get to the location is a 2.5 mile hike up a semi-steep mountain. 
I am currently 30 weeks pregnant, not a hiker, and have had a really healthy pregnancy except horrible pelvic pain!
I’m super nervous something might happen on the hike, or I’ll feel like hell afterward. 
What would you do?!

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🤔 your sister in law better have a transport for you there lol

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The rule of thumb for third trimester exercise is to not engage in activities you’re not used to. I wouldn’t. 
By all means, get some exercise that day, but I wouldn’t do a steep hike. I personally am in pretty good shape but only do steep hikes occasionally, since where I live is relatively flat. Even when I’m not pregnant, doing a steep hike takes it out of me, despite doing lots of cardio and weight lifting regularly, just because it’s not an activity I regularly engage in. 
I personally would forego the hike and go for a flatter brisk walk that morning instead. And then enjoy yourself at all the wedding activities!!!

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If you’re not confident, don’t do it. The worry you feel now will only cause stress on you and the baby. 
I’d do it but I enjoy hiking. I’d just leave very early so that I can take my sweet arse time and enjoy the scenery.

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I hiked a mountain at 30 weeks (with similar pain and deeeefinitely not in shape). My doctor said it was fine but to make sure I stayed hydrated. I would give it a try (if you’re interested in being there) with the contingency that if you feel badly you and your partner turn around and go back down. Going down was much easier, but also was slow bc of the steepness of the mountain.

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Have you had an active pregnancy in general? That's probably the main question to ask. If you've been pretty sedentary, I'd skip it. If you've been active, you could always give it a try at a very relaxed pace & just stop if you have any misgivings.

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Oh helll nooo! I’m 30 weeks now and my butt is not hiking ANYWHERE 😂😂😂😂

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