Skiing during Pregnancy

Q: Is it OK to ski when trying to conceive (TTC) and during pregnancy?

A: Skiing in and of itself is not harmful to a pregnancy. However, skiing is considered a "high risk" activity due to the possiblity of injury. The risk of falling and abdominal trauma while skiing, make this activity very dangerous for pregnant women. It is not recommended during pregnancy for this reason.

According to the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: "Those activities with a high risk of falling or for abdominal trauma should be avoided during pregnancy." Even if you are a good skier (or even more so if you are a good skier because you may be going faster down higher slopes) there is an increased chance you may hit the ground forcefully. If you are not pregnant, only you get hurt. During pregnancy, there are two lives falling and potentially getting injured. Although the fetus is generally well protected inside the uterus, anything than can harm you can also potentially harm the baby.