should I stop doing weight training?

Question

I'm 37 weeks and I don't want to go into labor until 40-41 weeks but I'm still doing weight training/squats/lunges etc.

I'm worried doing these exercises might start labor...should I stop? Has anyone done this up until birth? Were you early or did it not affect anything?

Answer

I did it til the day before I gave birth at 39+6. I guess I wasn't totally full term but close enough!  Baby was totally perfect and is growing great 3 weeks later.

Imo the weight training made my delivery very smooth and easy. I was only in the hospital for 2.5 hours before baby came.

Answer

28w4d and plan on being at the studio 4 or 5 days a week as long as I can.

Answer

I would def still do the squats and lunges as that will help with D day...I'd say the weight training depends on how you feel...you do have more relaxin hormone now, so it's easier for things to slip/shift, but I'm not sure how much weight you're talking about...

Answer

Just do body weight training until you give birth if you don't want to run the risk.

should I stop doing weight training?

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