Working out while pregnant?

Question

I just found out a week ago that I am pregnant and I am afraid to go to the gym..  my doctors appointment isn’t for another 2 weeks! I do heavy sqauts, heavy hip thrusters and heavy deadlifts .. does anyone know if it’s ok to still workout like this or I should just go and take it easy?

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I lift heavy as well; spoke with my Dr who said to continue any regular exercise but as the pregnancy progress scale it back, especially mid way through pregnancy since your joints and ligaments are loosening up.
I scaled my squat back from 205 to 185 (bar included), and lowered my deadlift although I cant remember by how much. Always used the safety bars just in case, especially once I hit 2nd trimester. Lowered basically any weights I used while standing since it was more of a strain as opposed to sitting and lifting. 
I was able to continue until 8 months when a bad back and leaking stopped me; best of luck to you!

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I did. I did IVF and they recommend dropping to a certain percentage for embryo transfers. But I still squatted and deadlifted 100# until I was uncomfortable. Still lifted until induction, just lighter (never dropped below 70#). I did take a month off in the beginning though. Got pretty sick from the meds I was on. Picked up right where I left off, no problems. 
So long as your body is used to it, you're good. Just listen to your body and stop if it doesn't feel right.

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It’s very safe to still train while pregnant 
These movements are great, in the first trimester watch your heart rate doesn’t increase too much and don’t go for a pb. Drop your weights about 10kgs or so just to be safe

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I did 4 hour long HITT weight lifting boot camp classes a week my entire pregnancy this second time. First pregnancy, I didn't do ANYTHING. The benefits I felt and saw working out throughout pregnancy was incredible. My doctor encouraged it as I was already doing it. It's safe as long as it isn't new. Listen to your body and you'll know when to lower weight throughout your pregnancy.

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I maintained my existing workout regime until I was about 5-6 months pregnant, and modified specific exercises as they became uncomfortable. I also checked in with a women's physio around 14 weeks and she recommended modifying some an exercises from then on. 
My regime would've been different to yours: 6-8km walk every day, plus 3 x dance classes, 2 x core classes, 2 x stretch / mobility classes every week.

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You can continue to workout like you did before unless told otherwise by your doctor! Stick with it if you can and feel up for it. It's so good to have a strong body for delivery. Obviously stop if you experience abnormal discomfort, pain or bleeding.

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Congratulations! In general if your body is accustomed to doing certain workouts, then you will probably be ok to continue at least initially. But that being said, heavy lifting is discouraged. I would call your doctor to ask for sure.

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