First Trimester Exercise

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CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
7/25/11 9:34 P

There's no data that correlates moderate running with an increase in miscarriage in the first trimester, but that said, if I were you I'd follow my doctor's advice and hold off on running until you're near or into your second trimester.
You've gone through a lot to get to this point, so it makes sense to err on the side of caution and also to follow your doctor's recommendations.
You may want to try some other forms of exercise like stationary biking or swimming to help you mix it up a bit. Check with your doc to see if you can do other forms of exercise as well.
Cathy

Catherine is the co-author of "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" with Dr. James Clapp, and author of Fit Pregnancy For Dummies, published by Wiley Publishing in 2004. To learn more about these books or buy them online you can find them on www.amazon.com.

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JAIMELVAUGHN
Posts: 5
7/25/11 5:01 P

I am looking to stay in shape during my pregnancy. I ran anywhere between 2 and 5 miles Monday through Friday. We did a embryo transfer and the doctor told me not to continue running but I could walk three days after the FET. I would love to continue running but my husband is scared to death that we will miscarry again and all the money we have put into fertility treatments we just want a healthy baby. Does anyoe have any advise about continuing running? I am currently walking 2 miles a day.

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/29/11 5:53 P

Welcome ALLSMILES! I'm here to provide prenatal fitness information, so feel free to post any questions you may have. Also, there are lots of great articles on prenatal fitness and here's a link to one that'll provide exercise intensity guidelines:
http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/a
rticles.asp?id=51

Cathy

ALL_SMILES1
Posts: 39
5/27/11 11:32 A

Thanks all for this information! I am early on in my first trimester and have lots of questions about keeping fit in a healthy way; so this is a great starting point.

Cheers!

Due date: January 26, 2012 :)

APGFITNESS
Posts: 666
5/3/11 5:05 A

Before pregnancy I was very (and even) extremely active, 3-4 times per week I did exercises in the gym, yoga 1 time per week, aerobic 1-2 times per week. Now, I am in 8 weeks pregnancy and I have not got the power and energy for exercises. I can only go for walk or bicycle. That's it at this moment. I feel tired and my energy is really low now. I am looking forward when that will change.

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DAWNMHAP
Posts: 1832
4/25/11 9:32 A

Walking is a great exercise. I do think that unless there is a risk you can continue to do what you were doing prior.

I have found though that my body gets tired during the first trimester and I usually have to take everything down just a bit.

DOMINO747
Posts: 5
4/24/11 3:48 A

Thank you so much for your advice! I loved jogging before I got pregnant but my doctor said no. There was a low heart rate with the baby at the start but i tink she gave me the advice before we found that out. I think I will do the yoga and in a couple weeks try work my way back into jogging. Cheers!

APGFITNESS
Posts: 666
4/23/11 4:49 P

Don't worry, you can swim, jogg and run if you did this exercises before pregnancy. Yoga is really good as well. You can practise yoga in every single trimester during pregnancy. Some pose you need to avoid, you can find information about it in internet. The best is to use yoga for pregnancy workout. Good luck!

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KNEENA
Posts: 2761
4/20/11 4:32 P

Is there a particular risk in your pregnancy that caused your doctor to limit you to walking and swimming? Some doctors seem to be stuck in the past (mine was with heart rate advice). If your pregnancy is otherwise healthy and low risk, you should be able to continue your normal activities, just adjusting the intensity. I was able to do boxing/kickboxing workouts up to the day before I delivered (a healthy baby).

Here is a link to the ACOG recommendations on prenatal exercise. I'm not saying you should disobey your doctor, but you might want to bring this to his attention. http://www.acog.org/publications/p
atient_education/bp119.cfm

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
4/19/11 10:03 P

As long as your doctor has given you the OK to exercise, it's fine for you to do the yoga tape. There's no reason for you to wait, and prenatal yoga is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
Cathy

DOMINO747
Posts: 5
4/19/11 1:19 P

For a healthy pregnancy, what have you heard about exercise in the first trimester. My doctor told me to walk and swim. I don't know if I like the idea of a chemical filled overheated pool while I've got a little one on board but just walking does nothing for me.

I bought a yoga dvd which says you shouldn't do prenatal yoga until at least 14 weeks and my doctor said no to jogging.

What did/do you all do?! As much as I'm loving the idea of not having to do anything for another month, I want to give my baby the best start!

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