Any crossfit moms out there?

Question

I've been crossfitting for 3 years and my doctor told me no, that if I want to exercise I can run on a treadmill so I'm switching doctors. I'm not high risk, ive had absolutely no problems with my pregnancy at all except for bleeding during sex around week 10 and I've had no bleeding or spotting since.

I'm just so frustrated and my box owners want a note saying I'm on to wod, and I just feel like my new doctor won't even give me a note just because it's a liability issue.

Thanks for listening!

Answer

Anything you were doing before, you're safe to do throughout pregnancy as long as you feel comfortable. I've seen women 8 months pregnant doing crossfit. Every woman is different and as your pregnancy progresses, you will be able to tell if it's still good or not for you. However, if you stopped doing it & have been out for awhile, it may not be a good idea to start back up again.

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Yes i would change doc. You have been working out long enough that your body knows best.... I would lighten the weights a bit but i would definately still workout.... I am military and kept doing my workouts for as long as i could be eventually had to stop from orher complications. A friend of mine kept doing her crossfit all through her pregnancy... As her body was used to it. You never want to start something new though. I an certain you can find a doc that will monitor you and support you through this. You go girl! Pregnancy is not a handicap we can still do a lot... Heck our great-grandmas sure kept working the field :) lol. You can do it! Just listen to your body and find a supportive doc to follow you closely :)

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Hmmm, my doctor said ANYTHING but sky diving or NFL.  She said if I was doing it before pregnancy, it's fine to continue through your pregnancy as long as you listen to your body.  I don't do much crossfit but I comfortably ran a marathon while pregnant.  Is this your first, and would you consider your dr "open-minded"?  A second opinion might be a good solution. 💛

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Yes, anything you were doing before pregnancy, you should and can do if you feel comfortable. I've been doing Crossfit so far and I'm 7weeks. Feeling good! I never exercised with my first so I'm hoping for an easier labor this time around because of it! I would say, definitely get another opinion. Good luck!

Any crossfit moms out there?

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