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birth defects/exercise

LindsaywilloLindsaywillo
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So, I was reading online that some strenuous exercise can cause birth defects?  I'm wondering why my doctor never mentioned this to me???  Has anyone else heard this or is this one of those things I read online that's just ridiculous!?!?
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  • ablane05ablane05
    Only thing I was told about exercise was to watch your heart rate and don't over do it.  If you were a runner before getting pregnant, than you can continue running throughout your pregnancy.  If you weren't a runner, during pregnancy is not the time to try to become one.  Never heard of birth defects associated with exercise though.
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  • KatieRL1979KatieRL1979
    Birth defects I've never heard of, that is usually related to some genetic condition that is determined at conception, not afterward.  However if you overdo things you put your own health at risk and by association the baby's health at the same time.
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  • baclyn02baclyn02
    Never heard of that. My OB just old me not to let my HR get over 140 and to drink a lot of water after working out. I still workout 4-5 days a week and as far as I know everything so far is a-ok!
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  • claarclaar member
    I used to do Bikram (hot) yoga, and I was told not to do it during my pregnancy (even though I did it a few times before I found out I was pregnant) because of it increases your internal temp too much...I would also think contact sports would be an obvious no-no, too.  Other than that....just moderation and listen to your body.
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  • lookingformommylandlookingformommyland member
    What kind of birth defects?!?!
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  • Jason'swifeJason'swife
    I think someone gave you bad info.
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  • water-fairywater-fairy
    That sounds a bit ridiculous or maybe I'm just uneducated. I exercised (not even lightly) my entire first pregnancy. My doctor knew all about my routine at the gym (weight lifting and all) and my son is perfect.
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  • desmerelda317desmerelda317

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    False.  Birth defects are genetic.

    This isn't 100% true either.  My son's skull defect was a fluke of nature - there was no genetic indication for it and doctors continue to be stumped as to why this particular defect occurs in some babies.  

    That said, I think the majority of defects are genetic.  And I also agree that you were given bad information.  Exercise is a healthy activity, even in pregnancy. 

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