Running safe or no?

Question

I've always been a runner. When I found out I was pregnant I kept working out but wasn't running due to my extreme morning sickness. Now I miss it like crazy. My doctor says it's okay just don't push too hard but my husband is really frustrated when I do it. Does anyone else here still run and feel okay doing it?

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I regularly ran marathons and half marathons before becoming pregnant.  As long as you're listening to your body and watching your heart rate you should be ok if you have no other complications and your doctor says ok.  That being said, I've been so frustrated by how slow I have to go now to keep my heart rate steady that I've just about give up and am mostly walking. Definitely can't wait to get back out there!

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I'm 21 weeks and still running. I've had to adjust speed & allow for rests. The bladder thing is really becoming an issue though. 😁

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Hahahaha "have a milkshake."
I voted that because I couldn't stop laughing.

But for real, if you ran before, it's safe to do it now. :) if you're in pain, do some prenatal yoga, and stretch some! :)

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I am currently 20 weeks and I have been running at least a mile every day since I got pregnant. Just last weekend I was comfortable enough to do 4 miles without stopping to pee 😂 My doctor said to just listen to my body and slow down when it tells me. Just be reasonable and careful, and you will reap great benefits from staying active throughout your pregnancy!

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I got a support band to go around my waist and below my belly. My only caution is that you may have hip issues. I threw my hip out after an easy 3 mile run just bc of the loose ligaments. Once I heal up, I will run with the band! Keeps everything in place and supports your back too! I heard pregnancy spanx work too.

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I'm not runner per se but consistently work out and exercise..I'm 19w 3d and I'm still running and my OB is fine with it..but I feel like I'm reaching a point soon where it's a little too uncomfortable lol would your hubby feel better if he ran with you maybe??

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If you get to a point where you are concerned about running I suggest switching to stationary cycling. My joints are loosening to the point I worry about injuring myself. I've switched over to a cycling class. Cycling is a lot friendlier in the joints and bladder, plus I can still get my heartrate up and sweat like crazy as if I was running.

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I was running up until my bladder could no longer take the pounding ;) I can't do it anymore BC it makes me have to pee. I miss it like crazy. And, yes, my husband hated me going. He was afraid I'd trip or something.

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