Exercise - good or bad?

Sciencegal · Apr 11th, 2012, 09:34 AM

This is a weird question, but where do you stand on exercise in the first trimester? My doctor said it was great and I exercised quite a bit with my m/c. Many of my "preventing miscarriage" books mentioned that some doctors say not to exercise much in the 1st tri. I later found out it was due to Trisomy21, so it wouldn't have made a difference either way. But now I am newly pregnant and really scared.... I gained weight with both of my pregnancies that stuck around. I want this to be a healthier pregnancy for baby and me (particularly baby). Is it good to keep my body healthy or should I take it easy and rest until we are "in the clear"?

Any advice?

Thanks!

Krippy · Apr 11th, 2012, 10:01 AM

I am walking and doing pregnancy yoga everyday in the first trimester (until around 10 weeks or so) and then I will continue my exercise that I always have done: swimming, spin class, hiking, and other exercises like that. I personally am taking it easy in the first tri and watching what I eat. Trying to eat as healthy as possible. They say that you shouldn't overheat yourself in the first tri but a brisk walk or stretching is great for you. Maybe even a leisurely swim would be good too! I think that it is a personal choice...I know people who have ran from the first tri until 39 weeks. GL hun!

MightyMom · Apr 11th, 2012, 14:20 PM

I am starting yoga. I'm too nervous to try any high-impact exercises!

blav · Apr 13th, 2012, 23:04 PM

You should discuss this with your doctor. My doctor has told me this time around to not do anything too intense due to our loss last time. She said walking a mile or two, bike riding, and swimming (as long as the cervix is closed) are okay but not to do too much.

Sciencegal · Apr 14th, 2012, 07:06 AM

Thanks! i'll definitely talk with my doctor and check out prenatal yoga classes.

sara1 · Apr 14th, 2012, 09:30 AM

Hi- It totally depends on how you feel and what your doctor recommends. Mine has forbid me to do anything more that a 30 minutes of leisurely walking a day. No yoga, no swimming, no gym

But I've had 3 losses and he's being extra cautious.

Feisty Fidget · Apr 16th, 2012, 12:59 PM

When I was pregnant last time I contacted a pre-natal yoga group and they refused to accept anyone in the first trimester because of the risks involved.

I was always told to continue your activity level that you had before you fell pregnant, so if you were really active then just carry on with low impact exercise. If you weren't or only started an exercise routine a few weeks before your pregnancy then I would keep it to light walks only

For me personally diet is more important then exercise.

Apr 11th, 2012, 09:34 AM	#1
Sciencegal Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 371	Exercise - good or bad? This is a weird question, but where do you stand on exercise in the first trimester? My doctor said it was great and I exercised quite a bit with my m/c. Many of my "preventing miscarriage" books mentioned that some doctors say not to exercise much in the 1st tri. I later found out it was due to Trisomy21, so it wouldn't have made a difference either way. But now I am newly pregnant and really scared.... I gained weight with both of my pregnancies that stuck around. I want this to be a healthier pregnancy for baby and me (particularly baby). Is it good to keep my body healthy or should I take it easy and rest until we are "in the clear"? Any advice? Thanks!

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Krippy Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,739	I am walking and doing pregnancy yoga everyday in the first trimester (until around 10 weeks or so) and then I will continue my exercise that I always have done: swimming, spin class, hiking, and other exercises like that. I personally am taking it easy in the first tri and watching what I eat. Trying to eat as healthy as possible. They say that you shouldn't overheat yourself in the first tri but a brisk walk or stretching is great for you. Maybe even a leisurely swim would be good too! I think that it is a personal choice...I know people who have ran from the first tri until 39 weeks. GL hun!

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MightyMom Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,857	I am starting yoga. I'm too nervous to try any high-impact exercises!

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blav Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 514	You should discuss this with your doctor. My doctor has told me this time around to not do anything too intense due to our loss last time. She said walking a mile or two, bike riding, and swimming (as long as the cervix is closed) are okay but not to do too much.

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Sciencegal Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 371	Thanks! i'll definitely talk with my doctor and check out prenatal yoga classes.

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sara1 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,187	Hi- It totally depends on how you feel and what your doctor recommends. Mine has forbid me to do anything more that a 30 minutes of leisurely walking a day. No yoga, no swimming, no gym But I've had 3 losses and he's being extra cautious.

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Feisty Fidget Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cocooned in my bed drinking hot chocolate! Posts: 4,190	When I was pregnant last time I contacted a pre-natal yoga group and they refused to accept anyone in the first trimester because of the risks involved. I was always told to continue your activity level that you had before you fell pregnant, so if you were really active then just carry on with low impact exercise. If you weren't or only started an exercise routine a few weeks before your pregnancy then I would keep it to light walks only For me personally diet is more important then exercise.

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