Health & Exercise

Post workout cramps

Just got back from my first workout in 3 months...

Pre-pregnancy I worked out regularly with a personal trainer and I did several days of cardio per week.  I stopped because morning sickness got the best of me but it seems to have passed.

Anyway, I did very light cardio for 45 minutes (with my doctor's OK) and felt fine during.  After, however, I have some stomach cramps, mainly on the lower left side.  Nothing unbearable, in fact if I weren't pregnant I probably wouldn't even really notice them.  Is this something I should be worried about?  Should I stop the cardio until I talk to my doctor about it?

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Re: Post workout cramps

  • I had the exact same experience. Pre-pregnancy I worked out 4-6 days a week and weekly with a personal trainer; stopped for most of the first trimester due to MS. 

    When I did get back into it at the beginning of second trimester I had the same cramps you are describing. I did talk to my doctor and he didn't seem to think there was anything to worry about. I would recommend talking to your doctor if you are really worried. The cramps stopped coming as the second trimester continued.  

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  • I am at 30 weeks and still walking/jogging 2-3 days per week.  I do get cramps while doing cardio, but when I stop they go away.  My doctor wasn't concerned.  She said some cramping is normal during working out.  She said to just take it easy and try to rest more.

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