|
Georgia actually has state athletic association rules about this:
"1.48 Advisory Notice - Pregnant Students: In response to the increasing number of pregnant students attending member schools, and the continued participation of these students in GHSA activities, the following advisory notice is being offered:
(a) During the first 18 weeks of pregnancy, students, with written consent from a physician, may be allowed to participate in athletic activities except those activities in which a fall or other rapid deceleration is likely to occur.
(b) Pregnant students should not be allowed to participate in any athletic activities after the 18th week of pregnancy. "
It seems like a pretty decent plan although which activities are "likely" to result in "a fall or other rapid deceleration" is probably debatable. Cheerleading stunting, sure. Diving for volleyball, sure. Basketball? Soccer? How frequently does something occur for it to be considered likely? But at least the coach would have the rule for guidance in case you had a kid like the one in the OP.
|