msdespondent
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I am writing this as I am very confused. I am 5 weeks pregnant. No health issues, no bleeding and natural conception. I am also an avid runner. I started running to keep my migraines at bay. That was 4 years ago. Soon after I realized that running helped with my insomnia and mood swings and bad water retention nearer to my period. Before I got pregnant I was running 3-4 times a week. Around 5km at the pace of 7:30.
I have continued to run during my pregnancy. And felt good running. Last Wednesday, I visited the 24 hours emergency doctor because I felt light headed and nearly fainted. This was not after running, it was during work hours and I was standing for some time when it happened.
The doctor advised me against running, she said that it would dislodge the embryo because of the impact. I asked if the rowing machine would be a good alternative and she did not know what it was and thus did not comment. She prescribed duphaston as she was worried about the cramp-like sensations I was feeling. She said the lightheadedness was usual.
As advised, I stopped running. Took duphaston. And felt miserable. On Saturday I did a light aerobic workout (no running) and my mood and energy were much improved. Constipation went away after the exercise also. I could clear my bowels. Water retention was decreased.
Today, I went for my first checkup, optimistic. The scan showed the baby at 5 weeks with a strong heartbeat. Everything looked fine. Gynae even said I could stop duphaston. Then, came to the discussion about my running. The gynae said that he would advice me to stop running. I asked why and he said cause it would dislodge the embryo. Which is highly unscientific based on a lot of research I have read. I asked if the elliptical is alright and he asked what an elliptical is. He went on about how high speed exercises will cause vibrations that will affect the baby and cause miscarriage. Yet he said that sexual intercourse is perfectly safe. When I asked what exercise he recommends, he only stated swimming and walking.
This is all very confusing to me. Isn't exercise healthy for a developing baby and its mother? The elliptical is gentle enough that it is recommended for old people with joint problems, why wouldn't the doctor commit and say yes it is safe? How am I supposed to swim when there is haze? How exactly does the baby get dislodged due to exercise? If you search "miscarriage exercise", a lot of articles written by validated doctors show that there is no link. Except that a sedentary lifestyle leads to more pregnancy complications. How is running less impactful than sex? Anyone who uses the treadmill will know that if you set it to a lower speed, the machine will vibrate a little more because your foot is in contact with the machine for a longer time. How does walking have "less vibrations" than running?
What would really help me now is hearing from you what your experiences with exercising during pregnancy was like? What worked and what was just too uncomfortable to do? I just did the elliptical today and felt fantastic. Although I only did it for 15 minutes as I felt tired.
I have continued to run during my pregnancy. And felt good running. Last Wednesday, I visited the 24 hours emergency doctor because I felt light headed and nearly fainted. This was not after running, it was during work hours and I was standing for some time when it happened.
The doctor advised me against running, she said that it would dislodge the embryo because of the impact. I asked if the rowing machine would be a good alternative and she did not know what it was and thus did not comment. She prescribed duphaston as she was worried about the cramp-like sensations I was feeling. She said the lightheadedness was usual.
As advised, I stopped running. Took duphaston. And felt miserable. On Saturday I did a light aerobic workout (no running) and my mood and energy were much improved. Constipation went away after the exercise also. I could clear my bowels. Water retention was decreased.
Today, I went for my first checkup, optimistic. The scan showed the baby at 5 weeks with a strong heartbeat. Everything looked fine. Gynae even said I could stop duphaston. Then, came to the discussion about my running. The gynae said that he would advice me to stop running. I asked why and he said cause it would dislodge the embryo. Which is highly unscientific based on a lot of research I have read. I asked if the elliptical is alright and he asked what an elliptical is. He went on about how high speed exercises will cause vibrations that will affect the baby and cause miscarriage. Yet he said that sexual intercourse is perfectly safe. When I asked what exercise he recommends, he only stated swimming and walking.
This is all very confusing to me. Isn't exercise healthy for a developing baby and its mother? The elliptical is gentle enough that it is recommended for old people with joint problems, why wouldn't the doctor commit and say yes it is safe? How am I supposed to swim when there is haze? How exactly does the baby get dislodged due to exercise? If you search "miscarriage exercise", a lot of articles written by validated doctors show that there is no link. Except that a sedentary lifestyle leads to more pregnancy complications. How is running less impactful than sex? Anyone who uses the treadmill will know that if you set it to a lower speed, the machine will vibrate a little more because your foot is in contact with the machine for a longer time. How does walking have "less vibrations" than running?
What would really help me now is hearing from you what your experiences with exercising during pregnancy was like? What worked and what was just too uncomfortable to do? I just did the elliptical today and felt fantastic. Although I only did it for 15 minutes as I felt tired.