Comments on: Running Pregnant – Before, During, and After Baby – It’s A No Brainer for Runners

By: JAC

JAC — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:26:07 +0000

I’m thrilled to have found this string! Similar to you, FB, I am 14 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child–My first pregnancy as a “runner” and my first “truly active one”. I started running just under a year ago and quickly became addicted, quickly progessing to 5, then 10Ks. I suffered from lots of nausea with this pregnancy but though I tapered my weekly runs, hoped to run till my belly made it impossible. I found out three weeks ago, however, that I had a hematoma (blood clot) in my uterus, which forced me to hang up my running shoes and cease any form of exercise (I’d also been participating in Prenatal Pilates). I’ve gone for walks but feel a sense of envy when I see others running. I’m still waiting for the green light from my OB, but I’m afraid that by the time I’m free to run again, it’ll be too difficult because of all the time that has elapsed. Any advice on running while pregnant after a month or so without?

By: FB

FB — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:09:20 +0000

Thanks so much for the info. I see it is quite an old post but as I am now 18 weeks pregnant and still running 10-15 miles per week (I am slow – and don’t compete but rather run for fun) it is good to see that other think it is okay as well. I have decided to run as long as it is still fun – I’d love to run on my due date if I can still manage it. This is my 3rd pregnancy and the first truly active one and I feel great!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:23:15 +0000

I’m glad to see so many women ignoring the nonsensical fear many non-runners perpetuate that exercise while pregnant is somehow bad for you. I ran a 1/2 marathon at 2 months and a full marathon at 4 months while pregnant with my first son back in ‘06 (at age 34), and I ran regularly up ’til a month before delivery. Sure, I ran it 2 hours slower than my PB, but of course, I wasn’t racing it. I think I must’ve spent a half hour waiting at port-a-potties, thanks to my squished bladder. Point is, my son is a perfectly happy & healthy 2 1/2 year old. As long as you monitor your heartrate, as well as food & fluid intake, anything is possible. I hear there’s even a women who ran Boston 8 months pregnant! Yay prego runners!

By: Hazel

Hazel — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:35:29 +0000

Oh that’s wonderful, thanks ladies for motivation. Iam 29 years old and today I am exactly 31 weeks pregnant with my first child and ran, spinned and did weights until I was 4 months pregnant. I have stopped since but walk around a lot because of a hectic new job I found. My doctor told me that I had 3 uterus fibroids growing ALONG with the baby and therefore might give pre-mature birth OR will have only a C-section option because natural birth would in no way be possible for me. I kept my head up and prayed to God because I knew he can do the impossible. I want to share this with you ladies, Last Saturday (18 June 2009)amazingly the baby had turned at no pain and she managed to push aside the fibroid that was standing on her way. MY DOCTOR WAS THRILLED AND HE THINKS THAT I STAND A GOOD CHANCE OF HAVING A NATURAL BIRTH… Nothing is impossible with GOD, if you believe!

By: Rosalyn

Rosalyn — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:04:01 +0000

Thank you so much for this article. Im 15 weeks pregnant and have ran till I found out, but because of all the mixed reviews and weird looks I get I stopped, and now Im going to start. I wish there was a website dedicated to pregnant running moms. Something that offered the last tips and “equipment”. I wish I had the time to really make one that was worth looking at, but I dont have the time or I feel the expertise to make one. Thank you so much again!

By: marguerite chastain

marguerite chastain — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:43:14 +0000

Thanks so much for this article…I just delivered my fifth precious baby and ran up until four days before her delivery. I had her nine days ago and am know back to my prepregancy weight and look like I was never pregnant. Is a matter of fact my abs are more defined know then before. I highly recommend running, because it makes you feel great and energized! I have an incrediably strong little girl who was trying to hold her head up from day one. She was also out in one push…this was by far my easiest pregnancy.

marguerite

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:14:42 +0000

This is great! I am about six months pregnant with my second child and continued to run and swim during my first, who is nearly five now (and doing even more so during this second pregnancy). I get so many strange looks, though, I found myself searching for reassurement again and happened upon this article. I am still running 35-45 miles per week with a long run of about 13-15 miles. At 24 weeks, I know with time it will slow but it is human women, great runners, new runners, those who care about their health as well as that of their babies, that continue to inspire. Thanks for the article!

By: tighthams

tighthams — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:40:44 +0000

Well please send photos of you pregnant! I’d love to write more on this topic as women seem to really need to hear about how safe it is. What are your running plans like until you go to term? (You may not know what they are but I’d love to talk to you more off line about it. My email is listed in the editor’s tab.

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:32:02 +0000

Thanks SO much for this post! I am pregnant (just 9 weeks) and have continued with teh running, and as your title suggests, the decision was a no brainer for me. I liked the advice and comentary you provided here though, so thanks again!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:21:47 +0000

This is so motivational! Thanks for sharing.