Skiing pregnant

Congratulations 🎊 💕 As an ex-ski guide, I've known a few people who have skied pregnant and loved it - they just took it really easy, gentle slopes, tried to stay away from the busiest areas etc.
I would have gone pregnant if we had the time for sure. 👌
The same rules apply as all other exercise - if you did it pre-pregnancy you can do it after.
The main risks are falling and bumps, which is why they don't recommend in 1st trimester while bump/uterus is still developing and strengthening.
Things I would tell pregnant people - don't push it, get acclimatised to the altitude BEFORE you going skiing (like maybe spend a half day just walking around the village/town on your first day), stay hydrated, stay comfy and bring snacks!!
The most important thing is to listen to your body - if you're not feeling it - stop, and take breaks whenever you need 😊

Sorry ran out of space 🙈
Keep yourself warm with layers, especially back/midriff (obvs) and remember your feet may be bigger than normal and you'll be better off renting boots (if you own your own they may not fit - sorry!) And get a .5 size bigger than you usually would - you'll thank yourself after a couple hours!

And goes without saying I guess but don't try anything new, stick to the piste and try to avoid jumps/moguls if I were you - relaxin (your muscle relaxant hormone BFF 🤣) will be kicking in and you can injure yourself more easily.

I'm not a doctor so this is just based on my previous guiding experience of 5 years and working in the Ski industry for several years. See advice if you need :)

That’s brilliant advice thank you! I’ve skied my whole life so I’m hoping to just have a more chilled trip then I normally would (not rushing to make first tracks 😂) and taking lots of breaks if I need them.
Thank you so the kind words and support! X

You'll be fine, you know your limits and just don't push yourself 👍
Please do check with your insurance too as well, some resorts offer extra insurance when you buy your lift pass - even if you're covered, spend then extra few euros to get that too - it's dedicated in resort support and worth the peace of mind 👌
Have the best time!

Thank you for the tip! I’ve got travel insurance but I’ll look into that! C

Definitly check that your insurance winter cover will cover you pregnant.
I had to do IVF to fall pregnant so opted to not ski when we went and I was 14 weeks at the time as I felt any additional risk was not something I was prepared to take (but it's completely personal choice) I also had some bleeding in early pregnancy so that kept me terrified about losing the pregnancy (thankfully I didn't)

I enjoyed hiking in the mountain instead, I'm also not the most sporty so we go skiing/snowboarding once a year, but I felt it was more excercise than I would normally be doing!

Just keep in mind u will likely find the altitude much more tiring, so plenty rests and lots of yummy food on the slopes needed!!
Have fun! Xx