To cycle or not to cycle

I have been cycling to work for about 2 years now. The road is quite bumpy but I try and use the quieter roads to avoid any accident. Cycling in London is a bit crazy!

I am now 5 weeks pregnant. Is it safe to continue cycling? Without cycling, getting to work would be trickier and more stressful.

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I would say it’s not necessarily more dangerous than before. Maybe you can plan a few minutes extra so you don’t have to rush, obviously wear a helmet etc and if you don’t feel safe over time or uncomfortable then you can still figure out another way to go to work :) I would continue (I live in a small town though, where traffic is less than in London) for now!

I would keep cycling until it feels uncomfortable

If you love cycling and feel able to, keep doing it.

I commuted on the underground till week 38 and it’s hell on there and people dgaf about a TfL badge. If I could have cycled to work I would have to enjoy the personal space, “fresh air” and the exercise.

Someone women can loose there balance due to hormones changing there vestibular system and due to belly. Me personally I stopped as in Melbourne its busy busy and hectic roads for me it wasn't worth the risk.

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I have been cycling to work for about 2 years now. The road is quite bumpy but I try and use the quieter roads to avoid any accident. Cycling in London is a bit crazy!

I am now 5 weeks pregnant. Is it safe to continue cycling? Without cycling, getting to work would be trickier and more stressful.

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