Exercising with placenta previa

jennashadow

I was curious if anyone still exercises while having placenta previa.  Before I found out I was occasionally jogging (I am a runner) and doing light spin.  However, I have had more weight gain than my doctor nor I like (16 lbs in 3.5 months; no morning sickness) and I would like to basically even out the weight gain for a health pregnancy.  I am hoping to begin a prenatal yoga class this week, however it only meets once a week.  I know I can walk, but with weather and cold setting in before dark, walking is not my best option.  Does anyone use a good workout dvd?  I was extremely active before pregnancy doing CrossFit, TRX, spin, kickboxing, and weight lifting, so being inactive makes me feel very uncomfortable.  My doctor said I can exercise to a low intensity.  I'm basically looking for a simple at home routine.  Any suggestions?  

rjade9

I would highly advise against working out of you have a previa. I recommend staying off of your feet whenever you can! I ended up on bedrest for 9 weeks in the hospital this last pregnancy and had ds at 32w6d.

argonne

I know this is a late response, but I've been there, done that.  I had placenta previa DX at 16 weeks.  Doctor said low intensity workouts and pelvic rest.  I walked a lot (like 5 miles a day).  I also did the elliptical and swam.  I, too, was a runner before getting pregnant (triathlete).

Also, my placenta previa moved by the time of my anatomy scan and I was cleared to do whatever workouts I wanted.