I am a dancer and have a performance coming up soon. I might be pregnant and I was wondering if it is ok to continue to dance. If I am pregnant now, I will only be about 7-8 weeks when the performance is.

If anyone can answer my question, I would really appreciate it. I wont be showing then, so I can go ahead with the performance. But I also do not want to jeopardize my pregnancy...

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Archie replied. Dear Ani,

The first trimester is most sensitive one and until week 12 (that's 10 weeks after conceiption) are lot more sensitive and high risk of miscarriage.

Seven to Eight week of pregnancy is well progressed and I think you can check with your First Morning Urine and EPT test to confirm if you are pregnant. Should you want a crystal clear answer go to your Dr. and ask to order a blood beta-hCG for you. This will help knowing your pregnancy status.

I know Bharatnatyam is more exhausting and one would go through difficult balance steps while performance. Not trying to scare. I know if I would suggest to cancel your performance you won't like, career is also equally important. If that was me who will advice, the clear answer is stay away from such exhausting exercise during first and third trimester. But you should talk to your care provider to get approval or asking you to abstain from such activity.

Hope I have provided some insights it not a good advice.

Archie