Ok to continue my workout routine?

Question

I found out on Saturday (Feb 2) the we are pregnant with baby number 2! We are thrilled!
But I have a question about my workout routine. My doctor has said that whatever you were doing before you got pregnant you are ok to continue during pregnancy.
I started a very consistent routine starting January 1 - jump rope for 30 minutes 3x a week and strength/resistance training 4x a week. 
1st day of my last period was December 30. So my question is, does what I’ve been doing count as “before pregnancy”? Has there been enough time of me doing it for it not to hurt the baby? 
Thank you in advance!

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I wouldn't worry so much about jumping.  There are plenty of people who run into their second trimester or even longer.  The biggest issue with be comfort as your bump gets bigger, which shouldn't be an issue right now.  Just listen to your body, and slow down or adapt to lower impact moves as necessary.    You will probably start to feel the impact of your changing center of gravity and the extra weight eventually.  I'm 25 wks 3 days, and I've just started noticing their impact in the last couple of weeks.  Don't be afraid to start wearing a support belt, especially for workouts.  I just ordered mine :-)

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Yes, just keep up what you can. But as you get bigger be careful with the jumping. Many women can do it fine but if your pelvic floor and core are weak it can cause more damage so just be aware of your body and how it feels especially in the second trimester. You should be ok with most lifting just be sure your form is good and you are keeping an engaged core!

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If you feel comfortable doing it and doc approves, then keep doing it. I was only running once a week pre-pregnancy for the month or two before (but I strength trained and cycled 4-5× per week). I restarted walking/jogging (2on/2off for 40 minutes) in my second trimester. I just notice that I have to pee mid jog. As long as I am not cramping or out of breath, I will keep doing it. I modify strength exercises if I feel round ligament pain and try not to lay flat on my back now. Midwife said the baby is well cushioned and the bouncing wouldn't affect him. Most women do cut back on exercises that cause bouncing movements (like running) in the first trimester for fear of miscarriage. So, it will really just depends on your comfort level. I have only been told not to do deep squats and to be cautious of one legged exercises in the third trimester so I dont hurt myself! You also have to remember that exercise in pregnancy hasnt been well studied, so there is a lot of misinformation out there... Including the 140bpm max heart rate. Well known athletes still exercise while pregnant and they have healthy babies.

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jumping is definitely not a good routine for the baby.
i’m shocked your doctor didn’t ask in detail what exercise you were doing instead of, “continue whatever you were doings it’s fine now too.”
the motion is horrible for the baby! so are sudden jerking motions. i’d rather be safe than sorry! imagine being in a balloon full of water (baby in placenta) and someone shaking it without your control up and down like a salt shaker (your movement to baby) it just sounds uncomfortable right?
now imagine you’re sleeping (disturbing baby) no one likes to be disturbed in their sleep, lol!
really glad you asked this question. i definitely say keep up the lighter exercises - take away anything with sudden hops, skips, jumps, etc a..and maybe try something new for stretching your body and still feeling the greatness of a nice workout. i’m sure there are plenty of pregnant and active mothers sharing their routines on youtube!

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