fishing and pregnancy

[mommyd2012]

So I am 21 wks (tomorrow) and I am HUGE into fishing! During warmer weather that is the only outdoor activity I can't get enough of. So I was wondering if it is still OK to fish while pregnant....especially during the last trimester (majority of the fishing will be done in the last trimester)?

[mommyd2012]

@factorymomma- Awwww but that's the best part of fishing! Lmao

Yeah I will probably bring extra sani wipes to be on the safe side!

Thanks ladies....happy fishing to all and many big catches!

[Factorymomma]

It'd be the same risk as handling raw meat, or the fish itself that you have caught :-)  as long as you aren't licking your fingers after baiting the hook you should be fine (lol!)

[mommyd2012]

No deep sea...even though that would be AMAZING! I just want to sit out on the bridge and toss a line in....would definitely stay hydrated and bring an umbrella to not over heat! My main concern I guess is handling the fish and bait (I love using worms and minnows) was safe or not? I always have sani wipes in the tackel box to keep the bacteria at a minimum!

[mommyTobe_12]

Yuck! But glad to hear lol, ive been waiting for spring to rolll around to go ! I dont go out on a boat tho, usually off a bridge, or lake or beach. Deff get a nice tan in the meantime waiting for fish to bite (:

[Factorymomma]

The lake by my house is gross I mean lol blue-green algae blooms yucky!

[Factorymomma]

I think as long as you're not deep sea fishing trying to reel in 100lb marlins, you should be ok lol :-)  I'm going to get my fishing license soon myself!  I don't catch much but out gives me an excuse to sit outside by the lake (two blocks from my house yay!) And relax :-) just can't eat anything out of the lake it's gross lol

[sehale]

I just sit at the edge of my lake and hold a pole. Fishing isn't exactly a strenuous activity. If anything it would be good for us to get some sunlight (lots of vitamin D). As I said, just drink plenty of water and don't get too hot.

[mommyTobe_12]

Im 22+5 , &i was wondering the same thing ! Lol, ive,been fishing with my dad since I was old enough to hold a pole. Im sure theres nothing wrong with it ..( hoping ) or ill be one upset momma!!

[sehale]

I sure hope so cause I'm 29 weeks and fish as much as possible. I just make sure to have a big bottle of water to keep me hydrated and I don't let myself get too hot.