vigirous exercise causing miscarriage???

[CapitalChick]

Ladies,
I'm so frustrated...I just needed a place to vent. I'm really hoping for a BFP this month. I'm due for AF in 6 days. We're on holiday right now, and I'm not sure the conditions are so conducive to having a pregnancy stick. I'm totally jet lagged, eating a bit weirdly, and walking a TON (about 8-10 kilometers per day). I'm trying to take it easy while walking, but today I had to follow this woman who was giving me directions, and she was RACING. I was practically jogging (walking really really fast, actually) to keep up with her for about 15 minutes. The whole time I was thinking "This could be terrible....this could cause a miscarriage...you should STOP!"....but I couldn't bring myself to tell her to slow the hell down!!! I kept going, against my better judgement, and later felt bad AF cramping. I'm SO mad at myself, thinking that I might've had something good in there, and might've wrecked everything.

 

[coccyx]

If its a viable pregnancy then don't think exercising would cause a miscarriage.

 

[miel]

no don't worry ...i asked my doctor about sport and going to the gym ...she told me i could run do the trail mill ,bike every thing (except contact sport like kick boxing ...and ski.

 

[jo27]

Yes you should be fine with walking even if it is quite demanding physically

 

[loopylew]

my aerobics instructor bounced around like the rest of us till she was 6months pregnant and my god can she bounce, so no i don;t think it would cause harm

 

[Tishimouse]

If you are used to exercise of this kind, then you have nothing to worry about. Think of Paula Radcliffe and her marathon training. She carried on up to the day before her baby was born.

Now I'm not telling you to run like Paula, I'm just saying that if your body is used to exercise and you don't feel over exerted, you should be fine. A possible baby is only itsy witzy cells at this stage, so you are more likely to feel the jolting and effort that your zygote.

I'm sort of hoping if I get PG, that my baby zygote will like a bit of light jogging. I run as it is and have read that you shouldn't let your heart rate go over 160bpm whilst pregnant, so I'll be wearing my heart rate monitor when working out to check that I dont.

A fit Mummy is a good start to a pregnancy.

Hope you get a BFP.

 

[TrixieLox]

If you are used to exercise of this kind, then you have nothing to worry about. Think of Paula Radcliffe and her marathon training. She carried on up to the day before her baby was born.

Now I'm not telling you to run like Paula, I'm just saying that if your body is used to exercise and you don't feel over exerted, you should be fine. A possible baby is only itsy witzy cells at this stage, so you are more likely to feel the jolting and effort that your zygote.

I'm sort of hoping if I get PG, that my baby zygote will like a bit of light jogging. I run as it is and have read that you shouldn't let your heart rate go over 160bpm whilst pregnant, so I'll be wearing my heart rate monitor when working out to check that I dont.

A fit Mummy is a good start to a pregnancy.

Hope you get a BFP.

Tishimouse is spot on, this is what my (several) PG books say. If you're used to exercise, you'll be fine but a) don't overheat yourself and b) don't go over 160bpm. Drinks loads of fluids.

However, another thought - I always say, if you need to ask the question then you probably shouldn't be doing it (if that makes sense) so maybe you'll feel better if you ease off a bit. x

 

[Tishimouse]

Thanks for that vote of confidence. I have to admit I LOVE my research. As I am a runner myself and very, very active, quite naturally giving up exercise is a big thing for me during PG. I have looked into every aspect I can find on it as I want to keep myself fit, but only enough to benefit baby. I wish I was a marathon runner, but my longest distance is 10K (6.2 miles).

I think I will jog but wear my heart rate monitor and keep below 160bpm;
Swim;
Walk;
Cross train;
Cycle (on a static gym bike);
and use some hand weights for my arms to keep them toned (but not use them above my waist).
Oh, and of course Yoga for Mum's-to-be (my favourite option I think).

Well, that's the plan. I think there is enough to choose from there to suit everybody's taste and abilities. Of course (and I must stress IF I get PG) I might be so sick and nauseous that all I want to do is eat giant tubs of Smarties ice cream.

 

[bellazucca]

I think Paula Radcliffe is an inspiration for all female runners!

 

[Tishimouse]

She most certainly is. I am fascinated by her determination and skill. There are loads of interesting web sites with information on her and her pregnancy/running too worth taking a look at.

She's a true icon for the modern woman.