Weight lifting and pregnancy?

Question

Any ladies on here lift weights throughout their pregnancy (even in the first trimester?) I LOVED lifting heavy before I got pregnant...it seems like I fell pregnant as soon as I got abs and could squat 225 😂😂😂

However, now everyone is warning me to completely stop my routine (SO, mother, MIL to be...etc). I'm eight weeks pregnant which means I've been out of the gym for a while...and it feels awful! I keep hearing that I should just "walk."

Needless to say I am not happy and somewhat confused. I keep reading contradicting information online!

Any stories/experiences would be much appreciated!!

Answer

Definitely talk to your doctor before anything.

But as long as you don't have any high risks, you are able to workout at the level you were working out before you were pregnant. Since it's been a few weeks I maybe wouldn't go all out squatting 225. Lol. But girl, lift those weights! 
Just listen to (your doctor first of all, but) your body and don't over do it!

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I'm a qualified PT and rather than writing a massive response as to why etc, I'll just keep it simple. Yes it's safe to continue, providing you are not a high risk pregnancy. Just scale back the weight slightly in the first trimester and stick with it. As you get bigger, modify to accomodate the new size, prevent risk of falls etc. avoid some ab exercises as you get bigger so your abs don't excessively separate from excess pressure.

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I was a competitive power lifter before I became pregnant and so I totallly understand how antsy you're feeling! The first 12 weeks I took it easy because I miscarried before and just wanted to make sure I was out of my first Trimester before lifting again.

Now I'm 21 weeks and lifting 2x a week in addition to other workouts like HIIT and active recovery days. If your doctor clears you I don't see the harm in continuing your lifting (modified). It'll help you feel great and sane!!

I follow the Girls Gone Strong pregnancy strength program.

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I did cross fit and TRX during my first trimester. I had only started a month before I got pregnant but my doctor approved me to continue even through I'm a bit bigger than average to begin with. In my second trimester I had a lot of ligament pain from his growth and chose to stop on my own since he is my rainbow baby. I did a lot of walking and hiking and even went to the mountains of Colorado against everyone's advice but with my doctors approval. Your doctor knows best and they'll have your best interest at heart.

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Keep it up as long as you're not high risk!  I let everyone around me talk me into quitting my routine and just walking. Biggest mistake ever.

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If you lifted before pregnancy you can continue but don't raise the weight. Your body is sized to that weight. Or lower the weight and more reps.

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Check out chontelduncan on instagram. That should calm your worries haha shes awesome

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