How Safe Is Running During Pregnancy ?

We've all likely seen headlines or videos of women who are pregnant finishing marathons, and felt admiration for the feats of endurance and athleticism of these moms-to-be.

But some people even show their concerns as to how safe it is for pregnant womans. So here's everything you need to know about running when you're pregnant.

A lot of people and even your family members will tell you that the bumps and jostling of running can cause premature birth. But research suggests that the opposite is true. A study from 2018 of 1 of more than 1,300 women published in the British Medical Journal Open Sport and Exercise Medicine discovered that running for longer periods of time during pregnancy didn't appear to impact the gestational age of babies or birth weight.

The research also listed down as to how the running impacts in each trimester and that is as follows.

Each pregnancy trimester has its own distinct advantages and difficulties. What you feel like on week 8 for instance is likely to be different than how you feel in the week of 38.

First Trimester

From the start of your pregnancy until week twelve (and often, even more), morning sickness and fatigue are frequent signs that can make exercise less enjoyable. Thus, running during the initial trimester of pregnancy is fine but don't put too much pressure on yourself if you aren't able to go for a long run.

Second Trimester

The nausea will ease (usually) and the energy level will improve. However, you might feel discomfort in the uterine ligaments around the groin region and some pressure on your public bone. This is due to the ligaments being loose because of the hormones that are produced during pregnancy.If you find this uncomfortable, consider a belt that supports you to alleviate some of the pressure when running. When your breasts begin to grow to prepare for the arrival of your baby make sure you wear a supportive bra that is comfortable.

Third Trimester

Even at the of your pregnancy, when an enormous belly impacts the center of gravity, the third trimester running can be considered safe also! It is possible that you (naturally) require a slowing of your pace, have more frequent breaks with water and stop for a trip to the bathroom during your run.

Some Important Points To Keep In Mind

1) If you have recurrent abortions history then avoid running
2) If you have very high blood pressure or heavy fluctuations in your blood pressure then avoid running
3) If you ever have problem of vaginal bleeding 🩸 of unknown origin in your previous pregnancy then avoid running
4) If you have problem of flat foot and other foot leg diseases then also avoid running
5) Best replacement of running is aerobic exercises without putting any pressure on abdomen
6) Brisk walk is better for early pregnancy then running