Can someone yell at me?

holliberry28

I'm typing this as I'm on the arc trainer at the gym. Mom called and said I can have a "weak uterus" and shouldn't excercise til at least my first ob appt.

Rationally, I know this is ludicrous and I'm not doing high intensity stuff, but heart rate still goes up. It's been deemed perfectly safe to engage in moderate excercise, right?

My anxious self needs to be yelled at.

BGgrowsagain

I don't know your medical history but I've always been told you can continue doing any exercise you were doing before you were pregnant while you were pregnant, especially in your 1st trimester.
The only exception is when you have a high chance of falling... like horseback riding.  Also, biking gets a bit awkward later on

holliberry28

Meant yell not tell lol

delujm0

If you were doing it before getting pregnant you should be fine. The elliptical isn't super high intensity anyway...I wouldn't worry about it. Exercise is good for the baby!

holliberry28

I know right.. Thanks to my mom for making me second guess myself!

Jiillan

Just make sure you're eating enough to compensate for calories burned.

mountainmama65

Exercise is fabulous for you and the baby (unless your doc says otherwise of course) !! It feels good, doesn't it? I've been keeping a moderate intensity- if I go to hard, my body lets me know (nausea!). Keep truckin' baby mama!

holliberry28

@Budders12‌, stairs are the worst! This is only my 2nd day at the gym, was way too inconsistent before, but it's def more comfortable for me than crossfit. Andplusalso, you're also getting over a cold!

It really does make you feel better, except I'm sweating so much more now than before

RNMoMmy17

Your heart rate is going up higher now because of all the extra blood flowing through your system now. That was the pregnancy fact of the day I learned on an app!

Exercise is great for you in moderation, I read as long as you can talk and hold a conversation while exercising without being out of breath you are good.Of course if you start feeling discomfort stop. Keep it up!

 

holliberry28

Thanks ladies!!