The Anonymous Widower

Riding Whilst Pregnant

There has been a bit of criticism of Zara Phillips riding, whilst she is pregnant.

I do wonder if her mother and grandmother gave up whilst they were pregnant!

I’ve known lots of women, who continued to ride after they became pregnant and some for quite a long time.  In none of these cases was there any complications. Although an anaesthetist once told me, that he once had to give an epidural to a very fit ballet dancer during childbirth and had difficulty getting the needle home, as her muscles were so strong.  But it all turned out right in the end.

The funniest story was from a mate of mine, who rode up to a forthright lady we both knew well. “Good morning, Mrs. S”, he said and the reply was “I’m pregnant and so’s the horse!” Both births were successful, and I’ve met the daiughter involved many times.

July 17, 2013 - Posted by AnonW | News | Childbirth, Horses, Royal Baby