weight lifting routines for pregnancy?

Question

hey all! I was very happy doing stronglifts 5x5 heavy free weights before I got pregnant. i stopped at about 10wks after a scare with bleeding; my midwife now says not to lift more than 25 pounds. I'd like to re-incorporate some light lifting or body weight exercises. can anyone recommend a routine they like? i love how simple/no-thinking stronglifts is and would prefer something like that. thanks!

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I purchased the birthfit programming which incorporates a strength portion 3 days a week.  It's run by chiropractors who specialize in peri- and post partum care.  They also give weight suggestions based on how many weeks you are.  There is a lot of focus on balance and unilateral strength too.

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I started StrongLifts right before finding out I'm pregnant too 🙈 I switched over to You Are Your Own Gym for bodyweight calisthenics and made to about 24 weeks before I gave up 😂😂

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They have some great work outs for pregnancy online. I feel your pain, I used to run 6-8 miles daily and now have to do swimming until second then she said I can start jogging for no more than 1-2 miles. I'm willing to do everything for a healthy pregnancy it was just such a big part of my everyday life to run. But it's all for healthy baby!!

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