Running and pregnancy: all for and against

Running during pregnancy - it would seem, is the most innocuous physical exercise, but even running causes a lot of controversy, questions and fears. Let's look into this matter and find out if it's possible to run in pregnancy.

The joy of pregnancy, the expectation of the baby and nine months of happiness is the happiest time in the life of any woman. But it is during this period that many rules must be observed, cardinally revise their habits, even useful ones. This also applies to sports, namely running during pregnancy.

Regular physical activity helps pregnant women to deal with pains and ailments, such as pain in the joints and lower back. Normalize the metabolism, relieve stress and lift the mood, maintain a high level of body tone, make the pelvic joints more elastic, and the muscles relax and stretch. In general, everything for the benefit of a future mother, a good and easy outcome of childbirth.

Women who during pregnancy observe regular physical activity, give birth to babies with high vital signs, unlike mothers, who are afraid of stepping off the couch to do. In addition, physical activity retains beauty and femininity during pregnancy, prevents stretch marks and helps not to gain excess weight, which is especially important for pregnant women.

Of course, before you go in for sports during pregnancy or continue training, you need to consult a doctor. Since there are cases of severe pregnancy, when any physical strain will be at the expense of the baby and mom. Such gynecological problems include: 

• Risk of miscarriage.
• The possibility of premature birth.
• Malposition.
• Renal failure.
• High blood pressure.
• Problems with the cardiovascular system.

Sports during pregnancy must be dealt with wisely. The most common variant of physical activity for expectant mothers is running during pregnancy.

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Running and pregnancy

Is it possible to run in pregnancy? You can, but only if you ran before pregnancy, and did not decide to start training with the arrival of pregnancy. Remember that pregnancy is not the time for experiments on the body. Therefore, the employment of new sports, it is better to postpone until the birth of the baby.

And for moms who were running before pregnancy and want to run during pregnancy, there are several recommendations.

• Continue training and jogging during pregnancy can only after consulting a doctor. The doctor should carefully examine the future mother and exclude possible problems that can cause running.
• Running should be easy, reminiscent of athletic walking. It is necessary to alternate a couple of minutes of running with fast walking. Please note that the workout time should not be longer than 30 minutes.
• The maximum allowable pulse of a pregnant woman during running should not be above 60% of the pulse in a calm state in the first trimester of pregnancy and not exceed 75% during the second trimester.

Running during pregnancy should be controlled, it is advisable to make extraordinary regular check-ups and regularly consult a doctor.

Is it possible to run during pregnancy?

When you are pregnant, you can run in the event that you ran before pregnancy, that is, continue training. But to load the body with a new kind of sport is dangerous. During the running, the heart rate increases, which affects the baby, as a result - miscarriage or premature birth.

• If you did not run before pregnancy, but really want to lead a healthy lifestyle in anticipation of the child, replace the race with athletic walking. But training is allowed only in the first two trimester of pregnancy, but in the third trimester even professional sportsmen refuse to increase their physical activity, as running can cause bleeding, premature birth, all that fears and fears future mothers.
• During pregnancy, it is very important to run under the right conditions. It's about pregnant clothes and a place for jogging. 
• Give up jogging on the treadmill in the stuffy gym, with noisy music and lots of visitors. 
• You can not run along the carriageway, inhaling toxic exhaust fumes, as this negatively affects not only the mother, but also the child. 
• You can not run in extreme heat and at low temperatures, in order to avoid hypothermia and dehydration of the body.

Cautions when running during pregnancy: 

• Do not overheat, especially during the first trimester run. Drink water before and after training, wear loose clothing that does not constrain movements. In the hot season, do the evening, when the heat is not strong talcum powder. 
• Do not bring yourself to exhaustion. You should not feel tired and broken after training, you should have a feeling of pleasant fatigue and satisfaction. 
• Watch your pulse closely and control your breathing. As soon as you catch shortness of breath, slow down the pace of training. 
• As soon as you feel unwell: mild pain, nausea, convulsions, darkening in the eyes - stop exercising and go to a women's consultation for an examination.

Remember, if during a run you feel a slight discomfort or there are incomprehensible, but disturbing sensations, then stop training and forward to the women's consultation for an examination.

Running early in pregnancy

Running early in pregnancy is a very difficult question, as there are a lot of nuances that cause disputes and fears among specialists. So, some claim that in the early stages of pregnancy it is worth running, as it hardens the body and promotes the growth of a healthy baby and significantly improves the condition of the mother during pregnancy.

But there is also the reverse side of running in the early stages of pregnancy. Running can cause miscarriage and severe bleeding. Since during the run the blood flows to the working muscles, moving away from the fetus, which negatively affects the development of the child.

Features of running early in pregnancy

• Running is not just for pregnant women, but for all people who are worried about their own health.
• Many experts in the field of sports argue that the so-called morning run, which helps to cheer up and gain strength for a full-time working day, actually destroys the cardiovascular system, which has not yet woken up from sleep.
• Running better in the evening, and not so much to run, but how much to take active athletic walking. This will keep the heartbeat on the same level and prevent sudden pressure surges.

Before the start of training, namely running in the early stages of pregnancy, consult a doctor. Remember that someone's positive experience with running during pregnancy will not be as good for you. Each organism is individual, it is not worth risking the life of the future baby and your health, including.

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Running in the planning of pregnancy

Running in the planning of pregnancy, like any physical activity, is not only not contra-indicated, but rather very useful. Physical activity positively affects the general condition of the body, promotes good blood circulation and proper metabolism, clears the body of toxins, internal slag, improves mood and free from obsession.

Running during pregnancy planning has a good effect on the whole organism and contributes to the conception of the child. Let's consider the influence of running for different periods of pregnancy.

• The first trimester - when running, check the pulse, drink water during and after the run. Do not expose the body to dehydration, as this reduces the flow of blood to the uterus and may lead to premature birth.
• Second trimester - the stomach grows, the center of gravity shifts, the risk of injury increases. For safe training, you need to run on special treadmills. On a level surface. If there is a chance of falling, then fall on your side or knees, but take care of your stomach.
• Third trimester - very cautious about jogging. If you feel tired, then stop, take a breather.

Remember that you do not need to lead a sedentary lifestyle during pregnancy, but overexertion is also not recommended.

Running during pregnancy is an opportunity to relax and keep yourself in good shape.

Be healthy, take care of yourself and your baby!