Can I play golf in the first trimester?
The biggest challenge to overcome for any physical activity during the first trimester is the fatigue. There are a number of life hacks you can use to conquer this energy suck, but the most important thing to remember is to relax. This will help you get through any other first trimester symptoms and just might help improve your golf swing.
How do you pick up golf balls with a pregnancy bump?
During her third trimester, Trillium’s pregnancy bump slowed her down and made bending over to pick up her golf balls (or even putting on shoes) more difficult. To get around the bump, she recommends a suction cup on the end of the putter to make golfing easier (and slip-on shoes!).
Is it safe to play in the LPGA while pregnant?
As long as common sense and good judgement prevail, golfing while pregnant can be beneficial for the mom-to-be. Catriona Matthew won the 2009 HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup while five months pregnant. Myra Blackwelder played in the 1987 Kraft Nabisco–a major championship–when she was nearly seven months pregnant, tying for 33rd.
Is it safe to play golf after giving birth?
You’ll be too exhausted, fatigued and feeling out of sorts for a while after giving birth, and golf will be the last thing on your mind. But if you do get a chance to break away from the baby to golf and enjoy some “me time,” bring your breast pump so you can pump in the locker room after your round.