Can You Jump on a Trampoline During Pregnancy?

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By Dr. Lisa Smiley | Updated on Apr 30, 2026
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Jumping on a trampoline while pregnant isn’t recommended, as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends avoiding activities 1 that have an increased risk of falling during pregnancy to prevent injury to the pregnant person and the baby. 

Aside from the risk of falling, jumping on a trampoline presents risks to the musculoskeletal system of the pregnant person. Pregnancy itself is associated with increased bladder neck mobility, decreased pelvic floor muscle strength, and increased pelvic organ descent 2 . If you add the demand from the impact of jumping on the trampoline 3 , it could increase your risk of urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pain. 

If you would like to jump on a trampoline during pregnancy, consult your healthcare provider prior to participating.

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  1. "Exercise During Pregnancy", https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/exercise-during-pregnancy.

  2. Hans Van Geelen, Donald Ostergard, Peter Sand. "A review of the impact of pregnancy and childbirth on pelvic floor function as assessed by objective measurement techniques", Springer Link, Jan 18, 2018, pp. 327–338, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29332252/.

  3. Kerstin Eliasson, Ann Edner, Eva Mattsson. "Urinary incontinence in very young and mostly nulliparous women with a history of regular organised high-impact trampoline training: occurrence and risk factors", Springer Link, Jan 26, 2008, pp. 687–696, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18224267/.


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Can You Jump on a Trampoline During Pregnancy?

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By Dr. Lisa Smiley | Updated on Apr 30, 2026
Image for article Can You Jump on a Trampoline During Pregnancy?

Jumping on a trampoline while pregnant isn’t recommended, as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends avoiding activities 1 that have an increased risk of falling during pregnancy to prevent injury to the pregnant person and the baby. 

Aside from the risk of falling, jumping on a trampoline presents risks to the musculoskeletal system of the pregnant person. Pregnancy itself is associated with increased bladder neck mobility, decreased pelvic floor muscle strength, and increased pelvic organ descent 2 . If you add the demand from the impact of jumping on the trampoline 3 , it could increase your risk of urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pain. 

If you would like to jump on a trampoline during pregnancy, consult your healthcare provider prior to participating.

Pregnant woman holding her stomach on a bed with a plant in the background

Want evidence-based health & wellness advice for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum delivered to your inbox?

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  1. "Exercise During Pregnancy", https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/exercise-during-pregnancy.

  2. Hans Van Geelen, Donald Ostergard, Peter Sand. "A review of the impact of pregnancy and childbirth on pelvic floor function as assessed by objective measurement techniques", Springer Link, Jan 18, 2018, pp. 327–338, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29332252/.

  3. Kerstin Eliasson, Ann Edner, Eva Mattsson. "Urinary incontinence in very young and mostly nulliparous women with a history of regular organised high-impact trampoline training: occurrence and risk factors", Springer Link, Jan 26, 2008, pp. 687–696, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18224267/.


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