Have any of you been told to avoid lifting, running, sex (basically anything strenuous) in the first trimester to avoid miscarriage due to being advanced maternal age?

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I am seeing a new doctor during this pregnancy due to an unfortunate insurance change. 
 
Because I’m 39 and have a history of two miscarriages, he made the suggestions in the title. He stated that my age could make me more susceptible to miscarriage.  
Everything I have learned or read prior to this visit did not line up with what he told me. I exercised up until the day I went into labor with my second born and I was 36 years old with one  prior miscarriage. 
Is this something any of you have ever been told? 
Not sure I buy into it...but am willing to take it a bit easier if this holds water.

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Interesting, I am 36 and my doctor just said no xfit for now, but walking, swimming, yoga are all good. Plus i have a toddler, so lifting and running after him is included.

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I’m 39 and 6+6 with baby #5 and just seen my midwife yesterday she said no such thing actually I’ve always been encouraged to stay active during pregnancy

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Hi! Yes, I have. I’m 36, this is my first pregnancy, no miscarriages and I conceived naturally, besides having low AMH. The OB told me to stop exercising, not lift anything heavy and avoid sex in order to have a “calm first trimester”. She prescribed progesterone and tells me calm walks are fine. I hate not exercising, it’s been terrible for sleep and constipation, but every time I ask, the answer is the same. I’m 10w1d.

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I definitely wasn’t - but I don’t have any history of miscarriages.

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I’m 40 and no, I did have a tiny hematoma I was told to follow those guidelines but it cleared in two weeks.

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I’m going to be 41 in June and my Dr didn’t tell me I couldn’t do those things.

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No. Never. I’m 35 and my doc didn’t mention any of that.

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I have a history of miscarriages my doc told us no sex for 12 weeks. I was spotting at the beginning of my pregnancy. Plus I was on progesterone. I was scared to have sex anyway because last 2 miscarriages we had sex and I started spotting afterwards. I followed my docs instructions, and I do have a healthy baby boy now. Good luck to you. Do what you feel is right for you.

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No wasn’t told anything of that nature. 
I’ve had one early miscarriage in November and I’m 37. 
If your body is accustomed to exercise most docs will tell you it’s safe to continue . If your new to the fitness community they’ll tell you to take it easy. .
It doesn’t hurt to listen to the doc in this case but you can also listen to your body as well.

Have any of you been told to avoid lifting, running, sex (basically anything strenuous) in the first trimester to avoid miscarriage due to being advanced maternal age?

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