Do I continue to workout as intense?

Question

I just found out I'm pregnant. I've been working out and eating healthy. The work outs I do are HIIT training and are pretty intense. Is it safe to continue to work out with that much intensity? It's two days a week, the third isn't as bad. 
Thank you for any advice ☺️

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If you were doing it before you got pregnant, you can keep doing it after. It's not going to hurt the baby. The risk of picking up an exercise routine after you get pregnant is the risk of hurting yourself. Your body starts producing a hormone called relaxin which loosens ligaments and muscle, making you more susceptible to sprains/strains, but if your body is already used to the exercise, there's minimal risk. Keep going and just listen to your body. As you start gaining more blood volume, you can start getting dizzy easier. Fatigue and morning sickness will probably hinder you for a bit too, but don't quit all together! It's so beneficial for you and baby! 😊

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add prenatal yoga or walking into your routine but you can check w/ your Dr to be sure

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Ask your doc, but I think what I've seen is (especially if you were doing it before pregnancy) no restrictions during first trimester. 2nd you might have to adjust and 3rd it's mostly nothing flat on your back. I'd say you're good for now and talk to OBGYN at first appointment.

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Sister in law works out a lot and her doctor told her to keep her heart rate below 141 but I don’t know since I’m not a professional. Ask your doctor to be sure.

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Not positive of this, but I read that there is some concern about being way out of breath and depriving the fetus/embryo of oxygen.

Do I continue to workout as intense?

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