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Hahn says there are factors you should take into consideration before running while pregnant. "If you enjoyed racing and improving your times before you were pregnant, take a total break from that mindset during the whole pregnancy," says Hahn. "This is not a time to 'train' for anything. Any running you do at this time should strictly be for the health of you and your baby."
Karen Bridson is the author of the books Run For It: A Woman's Guide to Running for Emotional and Physical Health (Burford Books, 2002) and Nine Months Strong: Shaping Up for Labor and Delivery and the Toughest Physical Day of Your Life (Lifeline Press, 2004). She believes while running is a wonderful form of exercise for pregnant women, it's probably not the right time to start running if you have never done it before.
"There is no real medical reason for a woman not to start during this time, but running is intense, and I think women should give themselves a break and not be taking on something this taxing in the middle of a pregnancy," says Bridson. According to Bridson, most experts agree a woman can run for up to one hour, three to four times a week, at a moderate to somewhat hard intensity.
"Running does not cause pre-term labor, miscarriage or any other such problems," says Bridson. "In fact, weight-bearing [on your feet] aerobic exercise in pregnancy has actually been linked to lower rates of pre-term labor and miscarriage. Running and that perceived 'jarring action' will not cause any harm to the baby."
Bridson says your belly hardly moves when running, though many women choose to stop running toward the end of their pregnancy due to discomfort. Though running is thought to be quite safe during pregnancy, there are things women need to keep in mind. For instance, stretching should be done very cautiously, as a woman's ligaments become softer while she is pregnant. More tips for running while pregnant include:
i am 12w3d and have been running 3-4x per week since before i got pregnant. my dr. said it was okay to keep up my routine, and that even long distance runs are okay. i was marathon training before i found out and have been able to keep it up. longest run being 16.5 miles at 9w2d. this saturday i have an 18m run planned. so far i have felt great. my pace is slower, but i just keep going as long as i feel okay. i really believe that running is what has kept me feeling so good! i'm curious if anyone has ran a marathon while pregnant? (besides athletes) i figure as long as i listen to my body and keep hydrated and fueled i should be fine!
My son is three and I ran through my entire pregnancy, even running the weekend before I went into labor! I cut my routine down to about 1/3 of what I would normally do and also added in swimming in the 3rd trimester. Exercise helped w/morning sickness and cramps, and led to a VERY short labor (3 hrs!)...I was routinely stopped by other mothers while running who asked "is that really safe?"...couldn't believe people could be that ignorant, and also that rude...
Sarah,
I saw that you are living in Dubai. I am in Dubai also. Could you recommend a good doctor?
i just started run and im just working up to 5k but i am 5 weeks preg and everyone keeps telling me i cant run anymore. can i? or because im so new to running i shouldnt?
I am a 33 year old competitive marathoner. I am currently 33 weeks pregnant. My first 2 pregnancies I went from very active to completely sedentary as my doctor told me that I should not exercise or exert myself at all. By the end of my pregnancies I could not even walk around the block with out contracting a ton. By this time (33 weeks) I had been in the hospital twice with contractions with my other pregnancies. I got a new doctor this time who advised me to maintain my same level of fitness. I did this cautiously and did stop competing but continued running (cutting down my long runs), spinning and lifting weights. This has been the best pregnancy ever! I have hardly contracted at all and I feel great mentally and physically. I didn't gain the 50 pounds like I did with the others!!! I am glad to see this article, although I looked up the facts when I found out I was pregnant this time. I think it is wise to be cautious and listen to the body but I have discovered that for me sedentary is definitely not the way to go with my pregnancies! I am still running but I have to wear a belt :)
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