When have you started exercising after miscarrying? I am a runner although I have not ran this week, since my bleeding started. I have been feeling better the past two days though and went for an easy run today, although I was having a bit heavier bleeding (nothing abnormal though), and felt fine. Just wondering what others have done or been told. I am not wanting to push myself but am eager to get back into it.
TTC baby #2 since July 2011, DX: low AMH
BFP 1/21/13, blighted ovum m/c 2/12/13
Another runner here. I probably waited about two weeks before I went on a run, though I did do a longish but slow walk about two days after my D&C, and a power walk and some elliptical maybe a week out. For the first week or so, it seemed like exercise made my cramps a lot worse.
I would recommend you start out slow and be really gentle with yourself -- no reason to push TOO hard right away. If you're like me, the act of running benefitted my mental health in a way nothing else could, so it was important to get back to it quickly!!
I'm also a runner. I didn't run much when I was pregnant. I waited to get the all clear from my doctor just about 2 weeks after my d&c. I didn't want to risk more bleeding or anything.
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I am 9 days past D&C and I have not run yet. I go for my followup on Monday and I plan to get the clear to resume normal activities and I will probably start running again after that.
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Thanks everyone! Although I did not have a d&c, i have been naturally miscarrying, should have specified that in my op. i wonder if that makes a difference, I can see waiting a couple weeks after a surgical procedure. I follow up with my doc on Monday so will ask then, but like someone said, it is helpful mentally to get back to running sooner rather than later!
TTC baby #2 since July 2011, DX: low AMH
BFP 1/21/13, blighted ovum m/c 2/12/13
I had a natural miscarriage at 7.5 weeks. We were told to wait 2wks after the miscarriage was completed for sex (to avoid infection and give my body a rest), but excercise was okay as long as I took it easy. I would double check with your doc.
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Re: Exercise after m/c?
Another runner here. I probably waited about two weeks before I went on a run, though I did do a longish but slow walk about two days after my D&C, and a power walk and some elliptical maybe a week out. For the first week or so, it seemed like exercise made my cramps a lot worse.
I would recommend you start out slow and be really gentle with yourself -- no reason to push TOO hard right away. If you're like me, the act of running benefitted my mental health in a way nothing else could, so it was important to get back to it quickly!!
Mommy to baby J - 09/2009 - My perfect little princess.
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so sorry for your loss.
I had a natural miscarriage at 7.5 weeks. We were told to wait 2wks after the miscarriage was completed for sex (to avoid infection and give my body a rest), but excercise was okay as long as I took it easy. I would double check with your doc.