Is bowling during pregnancy safe?

As long as you bowled regularly before pregnancy, you should be okay bowling during pregnancy. However, your body goes through lots of changes during pregnancy, so you'll want to take it easy.

Bowling is a low impact activity that many people enjoy in social settings. Besides being a fun group game, it's a skill that can be developed and honed over time. It can be good for pregnant women to maintain normal activities and routines, which means bowling can be a safe activity when you're expecting. Even though it's low impact, there is some lifting and balancing involved, so proper body mechanics can help prevent discomfort or injuries. Keep reading.

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