Running in early pregnancy?

Question

Dear girls, I am starting my 5th week tomorrow and I should run 13.4 km in a race in 4 days. The doctor advised against. I am generally very healthy and fit, and didn't feel any sickness so far. What are your thoughts?

Answer

It's odd your doc said no. I'm a runner also and I've always heard it's fine to keep it up once you're pregnant and it's not a problem if your body is used to it. It's only an issue (potentially) if you adopt a new workout routine AFTER getting pregnant. I suppose I'd err on the side of caution and follow doctor's orders, but it seems strange unless there's some reason he's not sharing.

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Why did he say no? Unless you have a history of miscarriage the continuing dame routine is fine however you should eat, hydrate mire and back off when breathing is too heavy or heart rate gets super high or you get lightheaded. I woukdnt see a conservative doc but one who keeps me safe in my lifestyle range.

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Personally I would follow my doctors advice

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I would follow your DOCTOR. We don't know all the details of your pregnancy and can't give you a good amswer.

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Have you done a marathon before? I say you'll be perfectly fine unless this is much more intense than you have ever done or normally do. As long as your body is already up to it, you'll be fine. I ran track in college and one of our distance coaches was running in marathons basically up until she had her son. And he's a happy healthy baby!

Running in early pregnancy?

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