Working Out While Pregnant (Is it Safe?)
Working out while pregnant. I didn’t even know it was a thing until my last pregnancy! Is that allowed? Is it safe? Absolutely! Now if you’re a runner then you can continue to run but if you don’t normally work out, running is out of the question. Of course, ask your doctor what is best for you! I am no doctor and just giving you my experience!
Pregnancy Workouts
With my last pregnancy, I took pregnancy work out classes. This was pre-pandemic. These were fun and I got to meet other moms along the way. Some were pregnant with their first child and some with their 3rd. There were first, second and third trimester pregnant moms! It was pretty cool venting out how we felt every week. But it was also nice to see the update on when a mom to be was missing from class. The instructor would tell us if that particular mom gave birth and what the gender was. Lots of fun!
Classes
The classes were held once a week for about an hour. Nothing strenuous but a good workout. It was nice ending with nice stretching and slow music. Of course, that all depended on the instructor. Some are more “get you pumped” while some were more relaxed. LOL
Are There Benefits to Working Out While Pregnant?
There are many benefits to working out while pregnant. For one, it keeps you energized but it also helps shorten your labor. I can attest to that! My little guy flew out! Working out during pregnancy also reduces the chance of gestational diabetes. But there are benefits for your baby as well. Studies have shown, moms who work out during pregnancy deliver babies that test better on motor skills. See the article HERE.
Only Do What You Can
I have to admit that I am very tired during this pregnancy. Maybe because it’s my fourth and/or because I have a 2.5 year old toddler that keeps me busy. I had so much more energy with my last pregnancy. Although, I definitely keep busy cleaning. Not sure why, but the smell of cleaning products smells so good! Which makes me want to clean all day! Such a weird craving, the smell of cleaning products. I can handle one cleaning task a day before I become so tired for the rest of the day!
Are you getting some kind of workout during pregnancy?
