Exercise after amnio?

sugarbunZzZ · January 2012

(I posted this in the health and fitness section, but only got 1 response)

I just had an amnio done on Tuesday and my doc said bed rest for 48 hours and take it easy for 2 weeks.

My family would rather I NEVER exercise but this bed rest has put a huge depression on me and my expanding thighs...

I just want to know, Who else has had an amnio and resumed exercise? How long after? 2 weeks? A month? Never?

Lynnette171 · January 2012

I'm not a big exerciser, but my doc told me no "heavy activities" for 24 hours (lifting, running, etc.) and after that I could go back to whatever I pleased. I took it easy for about 3 days just to be safe, but then went back to m normal, active schedule and prenatal yoga.

goldenleaves · January 2012

I was told no heavy lifting/straining for 48 hours. I had my amnio on Monday and I waitressed a long, busy shift on Friday and my MFM and OB were okay with it!

I would check with your doctor. Some people are told to take it easy for a couple of weeks.

calamityeyes · January 2012

I'm having an amnio next week. My doctor told me bed rest for 48 hours, limited activity for another 36 hours (no lifting, no standing for any long period of time, etc.) and then I was good to resume normal activity, but take it easy for two weeks. After two weeks (which happens to be when my next appointment with doc) I'll have an ultrasound and he will clear me, I hope.

He was pretty candid - basically, he's had between 1800-2000 patients have amnios and he has seen miscarriages that he believes happens because people do too much too quickly. I am also seeing the doctor that did the amnio for my OB's wife both times, so as far as it goes, I'm confident.

sugarbunZzZ · January 2012

Thanks!

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