Staying Active?

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Anyone here hoping to stay active and work out during pregnancy? I was already a gym girl but when I got pregnant I was nervous about what’s safe any suggestions?

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I’ve worked out 5 days a week through all three of my pregnancies. I’m an avid runner and was running about 5 miles a day during each pregnancy along with lifting weights, up until I went into labor each time. As I got bigger and more uncomfortable I slowed down, but continued to run because I enjoy it and get lots of benefits from it (sleep, mental health, alone time, etc.). I also think having good endurance helped me a lot during labor and delivery. I pushed for 2.5 hours with my first and 1.5 with my second and I wasn’t completely exhausted after! Keep doing what feels best for you/ what your OB says! I’m a firm believer in working out during pregnancy!

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I worked out, hiked, did farm, etc through all 3 of my pregnancies. I talked to my OB everytime to be safe but was given the all clear. You should be able to do what you were doing before for the most part. I changed things ab workout wise toward the end for comfort and just listened to my body. But all 3 babies I was working out up until a day or 2 before labor. The day I went into labor with my 1st I was getting ready to go to the gym when my water broke. Talk to your ob but dtaying active is great during pregnancy and makes delivery and recovery easier.

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Keep doing whatever you were doing as long as your doctor is okay with it. Listen to your body & slow down once you start to get sore, crampy, etc

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As long as you’ve been working out (and your doctor approves it!) you’re totally fine. A lot of old doctors and research will say not to but it’s beneficial for mom and baby (and birth!)
I have 3 kiddos and am very active/gym/running! I ran and worked out with all of my kids until I felt like I was too tired. My last pregnancy, I was at the gym 2 days before I went into labor. My first trimester and usually half of the 2nd, I have always been able to keep my same pace and weights. Once I hit 24-28 week mark for me personally, I drop the weight a little bit and my pace. I have always made sure I stayed hydrated, ate really well and worked out!

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