Anyone lift weights? Keeping it up?

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Hey everyone.. I'm wondering if anyone does strength training? I'm worried about lifting during my pregnancy. I do chest press, bicep curls, squats, lunges, all that stuff. I keep reading mixed information..

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I heard as long as your not on your back (as in crunches) and bubs isn't dangling (as in sit ups) And you don't leave yourself out of breath and gasping for air plus Take regular breaks you Should be right but I'd check with your dr.

Midwives told my sister who has 7 kids that her 4 & less than 4 hr labour for her first few were due to walking every day and 1.5 hr labour was from swimming daily

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I read that you aren't supposed to do any weights on your back (chest presses) and you are supposed to limit weights to 15lbs or under. I lift weights but I'm holding off for now and just doing cardio until my first appointment. I had a mc in September so I am being extra cautious.

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Every pregnancy is different. Only u know your body. I would be safe & ask your doc. If you were lifting b4 pregnancy it sud be fine in moderation.

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Under 15 pounds? Geez...I don't think I can do that lol I'm using 30s for chest, 22.5 for biceps....I don't think I should have to go that much lighter... Blah. I guess I will ask my doctor.. But I really doubt she knows anything on the subject.

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I'm doing it all again. I did Crossfit with my first up until 38 weeks. This time I'm continuing to lift and do moderate  cardio. 5x a week.

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I was wondering the same thing. Im only 4 weeks tho.

Anyone lift weights? Keeping it up?

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