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running/jogging while pregant

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My doctor says it is fine until i get to about 20 weeks and then she was only concerned about my balance and comfort. Does anyone have any experience with this? I was an avid long distance runner before i got pregnant. Now my "long" run is 5 miles, and being a worry wart i get overly concerned about my LO.
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  • XmasDivineXmasDivine member
    I began having trouble running very early on! Around 12 weeks I noticed that I cannot continuously run anymore. The pressure on my bladder is much too much! However, I do still try to jog for as long as I can and if I absolutely have to stop then I do. Th
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  • creativeaimcreativeaim

    I ran the whole pregnancy, though my little man did arrive at 35 weeks. I was feeling great! Just beware of bladder infections (UTIs) and dehydration - triggered preterm labor for me. Listen to your body (and doctor) and drink water, drink water, dr

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  • cheesecakerunnercheesecakerunner member

    37 weeks and running 3 miles at least twice a week (goal of three times per week, though!). I had a lot of RLP in second tri and the support belt really helped. Oddly enough, in 3rd tri, the pain has lessened and I no longer have to pee every half mile

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  • JKohioJKohio member
    I agree with the PPs. Go as long as you are comfortable. With my 1st, I ran until around 25 weeks or so when I felt unbalanced. With my 2nd, I ran until around 18 wk. I never wore any support belt. My belly didn't like anything constricting touching it. I
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  • SDWSDW member
    Thanks ladies! This really helps ease my mind about running. I'll listen to my body and clearly hydrate! !!
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  • sarah_beth1987sarah_beth1987
    Just listen to your body and drinks lots of water and you should be fine.  I am also a long distance runner and ran cross country in high school and college. Im 37 weeks on Friday and still running a few times a week. 
    Married June 4, 2010 to the love of my life :)
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