Weightlifting mama's!?

Question

Any pregnant ladies still lifting weights? I lifted up until a month before I got pregnant and now that I'm feeling better I want to start back. Any suggestions other than take it easy? I haven't lifted since I was 3 months pregnant and that was just one day at the gym.

Answer

I never lifted anything overly heavy, but for arm exercises I've kept up doing relatively small weights (up to 20lb) and chin-ups since getting pregnant. I've stopped doing deadlifts and weighted squats. I feel like I'm heavy enough that the squats are already weighted anyway 😂. I don't see why you can't ease back into things. Just start small and if something doesn't feel right, either reduce the weight or find a different workout!

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I still do crossfit weekly!

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I lifted and ran the entire time I was pregnant with my little one up until the last month, when I had to switch to power walking. I had a "textbook" pregnancy and the easiest labor ever (less than 6 hours total and 3 minutes of pushing). I think that staying active had A LOT to do with it. However, since you've taken 3 months off, you definitely need to start with very low weights and slowly increase to get back to where you were. Also stay away from ab exercises once you start showing as it can increase the severity of diastasis recti. You should check with your OB before you do anything, though, and let them assess your fitness level and health of the baby before you do anything besides walking.

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