Kayaking/Canoeing while pregnant?

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So, my husband and I are going on vacation in South Carolina in August. I will be 18+ weeks along by then. I want to go kayaking or canoeing while we're down there. I've gone in the past, and I love being out on the water. My husband is being a weenie and doesn't think we should go because I'm pregnant. We wouldn't be going on rough waters and I'm a skilled and experienced swimmer. Have any of you gone kayaking or canoeing while pregnant? What is your opinion on going?

(We have a doctor's appointment the day we leave for vacation, my husband is going to ask the doctor. I'm just curious about your experiences/if I'm crazy for not thinking there's anything wrong with going out on the water while pregnant.)

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we're  always adventuring kayaking, canoeing,  hiking, biking... I stay busy.listen to your body.  if. your used to it and confident you'll be fine.  27 w

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I personally would not risk it. 
But maybe ask your doctor I suppose .  I  factors come into play when deciding things like this x

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Do it! Hubby and I went kayaking during our babymoon when I was 34 weeks and had a blast! We each fell into the lake. It still makes me laugh! It was the favorite part of the trip for both of us! Bonus: I got to pee in the lake after I fell in. Hahaha! (We were warned beforehand that the kayaks we rented were the worst ones they had and "off balance.") Do what you feel comfortable with. Canoeing might be the safer and more comfortable of the two, if you're worried about risk.

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I kayaked until I was 30 weeks!

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I'm doing a 3 day canoe camping trip next weekend at 16 weeks - if you're relatively active in your regular life and take lots of breaks, you'll be fine. Take lots of water and stay cool - by bein active is good for you!

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I'm going next weekend to the lake. I'll be 17 weeks. I was planning on probably canoeing or getting a double kayak just in case I get tired or something. I've always been active so I don't see how it would be harmful? But ask your doctor just in case.

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I'd say if you're going to be on calm water you should be fine. I'm still gonna kayak when I'm pregnant. I go almost every weekend and will continue to go as long as it's safe.

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I went kayaking in my mid 20s (weeks) and it was fine. We rented a double so I could rest when I needed to...definitely had to get out a lot to pee. Hopefully there will be shade that you can float under and go in the early am before it's too hot to be fun. :)

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I would say absolutely not! Why risk it?

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I think what confuses me about it being a "risk" is that it's the same "risk" wether I'm pregnant or not. I feel like I could just as easily get hurt just going swimming in the water, but no one seems to have an issue with that. At least if I'm in a boat of any kind I have to wear a life vest because of the laws in the area. If it were something I didn't feel safe or comfortable doing while not pregnant, I certainly wouldn't do it while I am, but I'm confident in my skills and my husband's skills. Plus, we'll judge the water the day of. If it's too rough, or the water is too low and it's rocky, I won't go. I'll apply common sense safety measures, but overall I don't understand what the big issue is. Coming from my husband, he'd wrap my in a giant bubble for 9 months if he could so I get why he is nervous about it. Anyway, like I said, we're asking the doctor before we go just to make sure it's ok. I was just curious if other women had experiences to share and if anyone else could explain why they thought it would be a big problem.