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pregnant running advice

labratphd2011labratphd2011 member
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This seems to be the theme today, but after yesterday's terrible run, I have to ask.

I have been running throughout this pregnancy (much further than I have run with any of my previous pregnancies).  It seems the bigger I get (more correctly, the bigger the baby gets), the more weight is put upon my lower abdomen and things just get too uncomfortable to run for very long (I am currently 24 weeks).  So my question is, for those who have run or are currently running pregnant, do you use a belly band of some sort while you run?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

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  • ajbookajbook member
    I run with a band on and off. Sometimes LO is up high enough that I don't need the support. Other times every step feels like she's jumping on my bladder and I gladly put on the extra support. For what it's worth, I'm currently running 4-6 days a week 3-4 miles at a time and am 34ish weeks.
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  • Erinruns262Erinruns262 member
    I wear a Gabriela support. I could never have made it this far running without it (36 weeks). This is the second pregnancy I am wearing it for and it helped postpartum when I started running again and my core was trashed!
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  • labratphd2011labratphd2011 member

    Thanks for your replies.  I will look into the Gabriela support; I like the idea of using it postpartum as well. 

    And I am really impressed that you guys have stuck to it!  There are days when I just want to quit, but it helps to get out in the fresh air to clear my head.  Good luck to you both in the rest of your pregnancies.

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    Ajboocher- love the name.  DD1 is Lucille, but we call her Lucy.
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    labratphd2011 said:
    Ajboocher- love the name.  DD1 is Lucille, but we call her Lucy.

    Her name will be Lucille as well :)
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  • cjm724cjm724 member
    I didn't run with a band, but probably could have benefited from one.  Around 36 weeks I started getting pubic symphysis pain, and it was probably due to the extra pressure and weight.  Note: the pubic symphysis pain went away immediately after birth! It was incredible :)  Am now running pain free once again!
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  • Luv2Run1stLuv2Run1st member
    Have only needed support 2 times this pregnancy. Definitely depends on baby position and your comfort. With my first, I had to wear support all the time just walking but not with this one and I'm 38 weeks and still running 3 miles easily.
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  • labratphd2011labratphd2011 member
    Thanks, girls!  I appreciate your experiences; I am in uncharted territory here despite being my fourth pregnancy.  I just wanted to keep going as long as possible.
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