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Fit pregnancy!

armywife8289armywife8289 member
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What type of exercises are you doing??
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  • MrsBwIVFMrsBwIVF member
    I would suggest you get checked out by a doctor before making any exercise plan, especially if you think you've been having Braxton hicks or contractions.
    ***Trying to conceive since 9/12- m/c 2/13 from natural conception.
    IVF success 10/14 with m/c 11/14. FET success 4/15***

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  • armywife8289armywife8289 member
    Yes! I see the Dr tomorrow! I just figured having exercises and specific questions. I have never met this Dr. So I have no idea if he's nice and will sit and answer questions, or if he will just walk out. I've had that happen with doctors! They walked out with me talking. And the last pregnancy, the doctor (the good one) told me if it felt ok, it was fine to do. So thought I'd have a better idea of exercises!
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  • Mizuiro007Mizuiro007 member
    I was told if you were doing it before it's generally safe to continue. I was also recently warned to avoid groin strengthening exercises because it can contribute to pelvic separation.

    I've been doing some core strengthening on my hands and knees since they're easy to do while playing with DS on the floor. Also cat/cow, pelvic tilts, basic stretches, clams, marching and some others.
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  • ssn109ssn109 member
    I switched to swimming just last week, was getting pain around my belly from walking on the treadmill, even though I had slowed down considerably. I can only do breaststroke or backstroke, because everything else makes me short of breath!

    Sadly, I hate swimming, I find it so boring. No music playing, I can't read my kindle...but I'm sucking it up. I occasionally also do some light weight training with my trainer, and plan to try a water arobics class in the morning
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  • MrsBwIVFMrsBwIVF member
    armywife8289 said:

    Yes! I see the Dr tomorrow! I just figured having exercises and specific questions. I have never met this Dr. So I have no idea if he's nice and will sit and answer questions, or if he will just walk out. I've had that happen with doctors! They walked out with me talking. And the last pregnancy, the doctor (the good one) told me if it felt ok, it was fine to do. So thought I'd have a better idea of exercises!

    So glad you are finally getting seen! Good luck.
    ***Trying to conceive since 9/12- m/c 2/13 from natural conception.
    IVF success 10/14 with m/c 11/14. FET success 4/15***

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  • Gingermom15Gingermom15 member
    I like to walk as much as I can. Until a couple weeks ago, I walked 5K's pretty frequently. I started doing more stretching exercises and swimming at the gym, which is across the street thankfully or else I probably wouldn't go. Lol.
    I used to do a little more like jogging and riding my bicycle, but my job is pretty physically demanding and with this pelvic girdle pain I've had to lay off the exercising. Hopefully swimming will be easier on the body.
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  • ealiskaealiska member
    Mizuiro007 said:

    I was told if you were doing it before it's generally safe to continue. I was also recently warned to avoid groin strengthening exercises because it can contribute to pelvic separation.

    I've been doing some core strengthening on my hands and knees since they're easy to do while playing with DS on the floor. Also cat/cow, pelvic tilts, basic stretches, clams, marching and some others.


    Wait what do you mean by groin strengthening exercises? I started using a recumbent bike last week and I'm currently icing my pubic bone (read: ice on vagina).
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  • BellaM110BellaM110 member
    Prenatal yoga
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  • jenbstevensjenbstevens member
    I worked out a ton and lost 50 lbs right before I got pregnant and have not set foot in a gym since the day I found out. I walk but that's about it. Feeling kinda guilty about it but I know I'll get back in to it after DS comes.
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  • Mizuiro007Mizuiro007 member
    edited September 2015
    ealiska said:

    Mizuiro007 said:

    I was told if you were doing it before it's generally safe to continue. I was also recently warned to avoid groin strengthening exercises because it can contribute to pelvic separation.

    I've been doing some core strengthening on my hands and knees since they're easy to do while playing with DS on the floor. Also cat/cow, pelvic tilts, basic stretches, clams, marching and some others.


    Wait what do you mean by groin strengthening exercises? I started using a recumbent bike last week and I'm currently icing my pubic bone (read: ice on vagina).
    I'm not certain what all would qualify. I did one prepregnancy where I'd lay on my side with a ball between my feet and lift my legs out to the side. This is one I was told is a no-no. If you're concerned maybe you can look up "groin bending". The name sounds so much worse than it is. It's just a way to gently stretch and loosen the muscles.

    *I tried searching and couldn't quite find what I meant but if you search instead for groin or abductor stretches there are some exercises that come up and might help.
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  • mallinacashewmallinacashew member
    On our vacation a week ago I was hiking and walking a lot, which felt very energizing and strengthening! But now I'm back to yoga, walking the dogs, and occasionally doing prenatal aerobics/light weight training. Feels better to move a bit everyday than sit, which actually gives me more back and neck pain.
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  • mltarriomltarrio member
    I have been running, water running, swimming, some yoga, and doing some light weight training, but I was really active before I got pregnant, so this is scaled back for me. The main thing for me is reducing the intensity and increasing the variety.

    If you haven't been working out regularly I would suggest starting with walking, light weight training, and maybe the pool if you have access to one. Swimming feels amazing, is impact free, and is a great workout. My personal favorite DVD is Fit + Sleek Prenatal Physique. For $15 you get a bunch of workouts in 15 minute segments so you can do as much as you feel up for and you can start small and work up to a longer workout when you are ready.

    I think it's great that you are trying to add exercise to your pregnancy. You are doing a great thing for you and for baby :)
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  • Alyssaerin996Alyssaerin996 member
    Second the barre! I've been doing Pure Barre for about a year now and it's the best exercise I've found, pregnant or no. The great part is it's completely impact-free and all movements can be modified to accommodate a growing belly (and in my case, boobs.) Downside: it's pricey and you need to be near a studio or gym . I know you can get lots of DVDs for at-home use though, if it's something that would interest you! I plan to go straight through my entire pregnancy, barring any unfortunate circumstances.

    Things I was told to be careful about are: balance activities (you will be off balance), and over-extending your joints due to relaxin (you will think you're gumby!). There is a rare chance you could experience abdominal separation too (ouch) but my doc told me core exercises are still good for you, just nothing outrageous in the ab department.

    Good luck to you!
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  • satindawl83satindawl83 member
    Alyssaerin996 said:

    Second the barre! I've been doing Pure Barre for about a year now and it's the best exercise I've found, pregnant or no. The great part is it's completely impact-free and all movements can be modified to accommodate a growing belly (and in my case, boobs.) Downside: it's pricey and you need to be near a studio or gym . I know you can get lots of DVDs for at-home use though, if it's something that would interest you! I plan to go straight through my entire pregnancy, barring any unfortunate circumstances.

    Things I was told to be careful about are: balance activities (you will be off balance), and over-extending your joints due to relaxin (you will think you're gumby!). There is a rare chance you could experience abdominal separation too (ouch) but my doc told me core exercises are still good for you, just nothing outrageous in the ab department.

    Good luck to you!

    Are you still doing planks? I've modified mine so I do them on my knees and forearms but wondering if I should cut them out completely.

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  • cedixon2cedixon2 member
    I walk 3 hours a day picking up my daughters from school and my after dinner walk. I run the vacuum after meals and do the dishes somy glucose level isn't too high. I couldn't imagine having the energy for a trip to the gym on top of that... But more power to you ladies. :)
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  • Alyssaerin996Alyssaerin996 member
    @satindawl83 I've modified them as well, to my knees. I also only do about half the time as the rest of the class (45 secs or so). It feels good for the core but I don't want to push it. I actually did ask the doc, though, and they said it was fine but that it was definitely going to start feeling more awkward with the belly! (Also the extra weight might start to strain your shoulders). I think if you're using proper form and all that you're fine as long as you're comfortable. Rock on, fellow barre enthusiast! ☺️
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  • fmragliofmraglio member
    I was meeting with a prenatal fitness specialist for personal training and doing home workouts in the pool but just signed up for a H2O Boot camp that takes place in a local pool so its a hard workout but is easy on the joins. I'm excited to start that. It goes until end of November but who knows if I'll be able to keep up that long.
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