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I started beginning bellydancing about 6 months ago and I love it and have dropped two sizes <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I am in the early weeks of pregnancy, about 5 wks, is it ok for me to continue? Is there anything I should avoid? My midwife isn't too familiar with bellydancing.

Thanks,
Meg

Hi Meg:
Congrats on the pregnancy! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> To tell you the truth I wish I had have known about bellydancing when I had my fist child 13 yrs ago....I know that it is considered to be good exercise & conditioning even during pregnancy. There are instructors in my area here in Seattle who teach classes for pregnant women.

I suggest that you go at your own pace & obviously listen to your body....if you want, I can see if I can do some checking into if there is an instructor in your area that instructs during pregnancy! Just let me know what area you live in.... <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Shimmy on! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Stephanie/"Asmina"

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