If so, which brands would you recommend?
2007-06-02 02:51:34 · 6 answers · asked by someone 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
First of all, I would highly recommend NOT doing this during pregnancy, due to the jarring up and down motion to the baby, regardless of how far along you are.
If you are concerned with getting your cardio workout, there are other ways of exercising that are less traumatic to the fetus, and you certainly would not want to cause any harm to your unborn child. Consider the physics of what is occurring from this up and down jarring motion to your fetus. If you can imagine holding a cellophane bag partially filled with water, and shaking it up and down - than this is similar to what is occurring inside your body where your unborn baby is growing.
Others may tell you that it is perfectly safe, but why risk anything that may be injurious to your baby. Remember, this is a time to take care, and think of the baby, eat healthy, and allow your baby to grow in an environment that is peaceful, restful, calm, gentle and without stress. Please rethink this, and consider other alternatives to exercise, versus running. Besides, running is also not so good for your body anyway, due to the enormous stresses it puts on your joints. There are other alternative means to cardio workouts that will not induce any harm whatsoever to your child.
2007-06-02 03:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by 1greatguy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you ran regularly before getting pregnant, it's fine to continue — as long as you take some precautions and first check with your doctor or midwife.
But pregnancy isn't the time to start a running routine, according to Julie Tupler, a registered nurse, certified personal trainer, and founder of Maternal Fitness, a fitness program for pregnant women and new moms in New York City.
Pregnancy's also not the time to start training for a marathon, a triathlon, or any other race, cautions Tupler. "The first trimester is when the baby's major organs are forming, and overheating's a real issue. If a woman's core temperature gets too high, it could cause problems with the baby, so why risk it? Instead, train for the marathon of labor by strengthening your abdominals and pelvic floor muscles," she says.
Whether you're pregnant or not, running can be hard on your knees. During pregnancy, your joints loosen, which makes you more prone to injury. So unless you're an avid runner, you should probably steer clear of this form of workout at least until after your baby arrives. For now, focus on exercises that are safe for pregnancy.
2007-06-02 03:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Ladybird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you probably should wear a maternity belt once you start showing. It will decrease the likelyhood of back pain. One brand that is particularly good to use when running is the "Mother To Be" brand.
2007-06-02 03:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be careful about running when you're really big. I mean far along not big. But if you ran before you got preggo then you should be okay. I would use the maternity belt once you start to show. It would be safer for the baby.
2007-06-02 02:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My ligaments got so loose that it was physically impossible for me to run. I would recommend roller blading instead. I did that when I was pregnant.
2007-06-02 03:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really, i would never let my wife do that and she is trying to get pregnent, though she's not one for going running
2007-06-02 03:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋