Running while pregnant!

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  • OptimisticlyOptimistic
    OptimisticlyOptimistic Posts: 162 Member
    Just don't run with scissors while pregnant. :o)
  • MissyJessy
    MissyJessy Posts: 1,279 Member
    when i was pregnant and working retail a guy i worked with was very concerned when i would walk down the stairs he thought the baby was just sloshing around in there :laugh:
  • Myscza
    Myscza Posts: 5
    The Army and Marine Corps both have maternity PT programs. I know because I was pregnant in the Army and still ran 3 miles 3 times a week. It was all monitored by doctors and nurses and we had specially trained instructors!

    And a plus side of continuing to exercise during pregnancy? They say it shortens the duration of labour, labour doesn't hurt as bad and you recover much quicker! My labour was an hour and 3 months later, I passed my AFPT with a 280 on a scale of 300!

    As long as your doctor says you're ok and the baby is ok, go for it!
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    yes, you can continue your normal routine, just don't increase it ...lady that lives across from me ran her whole pregnancy.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    thats awesome
  • CorvusCorax77
    CorvusCorax77 Posts: 2,536 Member
    i ran up until I was almost 6 months pregnant, then I switched to walking. I think you'll figure out what works for you. I had to hold the baby up because he was bouncing up and down on my bones...so I'd run a lap holing him up, walk a lap. I remember that. And realizing I was kinda hard core about the fitness thing.

    Good luck!
  • Midnight_Sunshine
    Midnight_Sunshine Posts: 369 Member
    Congrats!!!


    There is a woman at my gym who is pretty far along. I think she is probably about 7 months or so.. her tummy is getting pretty big!

    She is on the treadmill walking every time I am there. I think she does about 30 mins at a fairly brisk pace,

    It all depends on how active you were before you became pregnant. My sister in law was in great shape but not an exerciser and her Dr advised her not to do anything active.

    So it all depends what the Dr has to say.

    Hope your pregnancy goes well :flowerforyou:
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    Congrats!
    My neighbor ran up till she was 8 months. Not sure I could have done it but she rocked it!
  • cjlong70
    cjlong70 Posts: 5
    doctor here and doctor there. cant you americans think for yourself or is it really than inexpensive going to your doc. sorry just a rant.

    Wow. Well, when it comes to the health and well-being of my baby, of course I would consult the Internet rather than seeing a doctor, obviously. :noway:

    Obviously a fake profile, Dana. Don't bother.

    Good point, hon...thx :happy:

    Your reply was awful funny though! :)
  • Midnight_Sunshine
    Midnight_Sunshine Posts: 369 Member
    doctor here and doctor there. cant you americans think for yourself or is it really than inexpensive going to your doc. sorry just a rant.

    Good lord. You obviously have no idea how many check ups women have with their OB while pregnant. :noway:

    Oh sweet baby jesus!! I just saw that post was from a woman!


    What the hell is wrong with the world.
  • Jessibear86
    Jessibear86 Posts: 111 Member
    doctor here and doctor there. cant you americans think for yourself or is it really than inexpensive going to your doc. sorry just a rant.


    I'm seeing a doctor, but also getting other advice. is that so bad? and for the record... i'm in the navy, so i have to see navy doctors... I need all the help and info I can get..
  • Jessibear86
    Jessibear86 Posts: 111 Member
    omg you need one of these! I will be running (and rocking this shirt) when I get pregnant again.

    http://fortwofitness.com/themes/running-for-two/running-for-two-racerback-tank-top?color=Berry

    I love this!!! thank you :)
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    omg you need one of these! I will be running (and rocking this shirt) when I get pregnant again.

    http://fortwofitness.com/themes/running-for-two/running-for-two-racerback-tank-top?color=Berry

    I love this!!! thank you :)

    I did too. Then I saw the price. Lol.
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    Holy exclamation marks................... ha ha
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
    omg you need one of these! I will be running (and rocking this shirt) when I get pregnant again.

    http://fortwofitness.com/themes/running-for-two/running-for-two-racerback-tank-top?color=Berry

    I love this!!! thank you :)

    I did too. Then I saw the price. Lol.

    Not overly expensive for workout gear at all. $50.00 for a running shirt (maternity at that) isn't bad.
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Congratulations and best wishes!
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    omg you need one of these! I will be running (and rocking this shirt) when I get pregnant again.

    http://fortwofitness.com/themes/running-for-two/running-for-two-racerback-tank-top?color=Berry

    I love this!!! thank you :)

    I did too. Then I saw the price. Lol.

    Not overly expensive for workout gear at all. $50.00 for a running shirt (maternity at that) isn't bad.

    That's true.
  • BamaBreezeNSaltAire
    BamaBreezeNSaltAire Posts: 966 Member
    Yep, ran and played tennis through my 7th month of pregnancy. The only reason why I stopped was because it was WAY too hot in August and I was afraid when it turned cooler in Sept. I was too big I'd fall. If you've been running, no reason to stop running unless your doc says you have reason to. Congrats!!
  • JenS2586
    JenS2586 Posts: 85
    Most docs will tell you as long as you were running before you got pregnant you can continue, at least as long as your body will allow. I've been running this whole pregnancy so far. I'm currently 5 months and I run everyday 1-2hrs tops plus I do prenatal yoga which is really great to do before a run cuz it gives you a lot of energy and increases oxygen and blood flow, not to mention a good stretch before a run. I plan on continuing until my body tells me no more. I didn't run in past pregnancies but I walked a lot.
  • RiannonC
    RiannonC Posts: 145 Member
    omg you need one of these! I will be running (and rocking this shirt) when I get pregnant again.

    http://fortwofitness.com/themes/running-for-two/running-for-two-racerback-tank-top?color=Berry

    I love this!!! thank you :)

    I did too. Then I saw the price. Lol.

    Not overly expensive for workout gear at all. $50.00 for a running shirt (maternity at that) isn't bad.

    If it's worth the price to you, more power to you, but I just wore my normal exercise clothes. They're stretchy and I hate spending money on something I'm going to be wearing for two months at most.

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