exercising while pregnant?

Question

my doctor told me only to gain 10-15 lbs, that's fine, i'm cool with that, she wants me to walk a few times per week for about a half an hour and life 3-5 lb weights for my arms, i'm scared about lifting the weights over my head as she suggested in fear of stretching and hurting the baby, what do you think?

Answer 1

Stick with walking because it is both safe and effective for an expectant mom. I would "not" suggest lifting weights, no matter who advises you to do so.
Continue to take good care of yourself and I pray that you will have a delightfully beautiful and healthy baby.

Answer 2

I'm in the Army and I'm 38 weeks pregnant. Everyone in the military has to do PT in the mornings even if your pregnant. I do aerobics, walk and lift weights still. The most we can lift is 5 lbs. and Ive never had a problem with it. I think unless your having a complicated pregnancy or your high risk, then It really shouldn't be a problem for you. If you were never really an active person before you became pregnant, I would take it slow though. Its definitely not a good thing to start out fast and using heavy weights. You can always start out with 3 lbs. Exercise is very good for you when your pregnant. Just don't over exert yourself. Do what your body can take, if you do start hurting, stop! And if your having problems call the doc. Other than that I don't think the doctor would tell you to do something if it would put the baby at risk! Good luck and I wish you the best!!

Answer 3

There are lots of things you can do for lifting weights with your arms without raising them above your head. Lifting your hands above your head with weights is never a good idea if you are a little clumsy, or prone to drop things, but if you are not, well then I would just use caution. You can get little wrist weights that slip over the hand to use while you go for your walk and just swinging your hand back and forth still works your arms.

Exercising always helps when you are pregnant, it keeps the blood flowing and helps with the delivery.

Your doctor would not tell you to do something that would hurt you or your baby. Just remember your body was made to carry a baby and will tell you if you are going to far.

Answer 4

you should be fine lifting weights.. i join the gym in Jan and i told my trainer i was preganant so he give me weight nothing over 10 pounds and i just went to my OBgyn(new doctor and new places) didn't like the old places i was going.. She said it ok to lift weights but after 20weeks you should not do it.. Or take easy after that 20 weeks... It depend on how many weeks you are.. and i just found out i was about 10 weeks and 6 days on monday....... it should be ok... Walking is good for your body because the more you walk the more the easy the baby comes... I been lifting weights for almost 3 months... when i first had my trainer... YOu can do yoga and stetching it would not harm the baby... just take easy.. if you feel that you can do it take slow

Answer 5

I worked out the entire time during my pregnancy except for these last few weeks. I dont think you doc would tell you to do anything that would cause harm to you or the baby. But go with you instinct. You know how much and and how little you can do. Just remember if you get tired to stop

Answer 6

Wow, why such a little amount of weight? Normally it is about 20-30 lbs roughly. But you will have less to loose!!
I use 8lb weights for my arms and have not had a problem. I am sure 5lbs are fine. Good luck to you!!

Answer 7

i don't think that 3-5 lb weights will hurt you. i have a pair of 5 lb weights and they are really good for your arms and circulation. it won't hurt the baby.

Answer 8

3 lb weights and stretching arent going to hurt the baby, but im curious why she wants you to do it in the first place.You should listen to your doctor, if you are concerned get a second opinion from another doctor.

Answer 9

Since 3-5lbs. isn't much weight, it should be fine to lift over your head, especially if your Dr. said it was ok. If you're still concerned or it feels funny, do arm curls or other exercises that don't require you to lift them over your head.

Answer 10

sure. I exercised on an identical time as i replaced into pregnant. yet I had a hernia with my final being pregnant till now I have been given pregnant so i did not exercising with that being pregnant. I used to artwork at a bar have been there have been 'dancers'. one in each of them replaced into pregnant, she replaced into very in good condition & incredibly & she had flow removed from her Dr., in written type, that mentioned that she ought to proceed any interest that she replaced into able to doing till now being pregnant, as much as her 8th month at which era she might desire to apply warning because of the relaxing of the ligaments interior the hips. I swear, i'm not kidding. She might even draw close up-part-down on the pole along with her legs locked on the ankles! My ingredient is on an identical time as you mustn't start to 'soak up' new strenuous activities on an identical time as your pregnant (say for concern of having fat with being pregnant) continuing with your regime will easily assist you to to get better after transport. i think of the only exception could be strolling or lite, or aqua aerobics. do not take my be conscious as gospel although because of the fact I dont comprehend you or your wellness point. Dont pay attention to the terror mongers the two who will attempt to scare into not even bathing or having a comparatively spiced rooster sandwich, pay attention on your Dr. & ask their opinion of your regiment. additionally, you have observed the starvation increasing? it is your physique's way of preserving your enter out placed ratio. shop to 6 SMALL nutrition an afternoon. close to the tip of my pregnancies i could under no circumstances eat extra effective than small quantities: there purely wasn't room! that is going to additionally shop you on an excellent keel with your snoozing & restroom conduct. while you're actually not helpful the thank you to eat 6 cases an afternoon, purely make a common breakfast plate for an lively grownup. Then divide each and each element in 0.5 onto yet another plate & eat it 2 hours later. comparable with lunch. do not deprive your self of nutrition, purely area them out. There are woman athletes who've written approximately their pregnant workouts... attempt to discover some on google. solid luck & congratulations.