{"id":797,"date":"2022-01-07T12:18:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T12:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/?p=797"},"modified":"2022-08-24T13:06:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T13:06:52","slug":"running-while-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/running-while-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Jogging\/Running While Pregnant &#8211; Know when it&#8217;s Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/running-while-pregnant\/#Is_JoggingRunning_Helpful_while_Pregnant\" >Is Jogging\/Running Helpful while Pregnant?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/running-while-pregnant\/#How_long_should_you_run_while_Pregnant\" >How long should you run while Pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/running-while-pregnant\/#Is_it_Safe_to_Start_Jogging_while_Pregnant\" >Is it Safe to Start Jogging while Pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/running-while-pregnant\/#Risks_of_Jogging_or_Running_during_Pregnancy\" >Risks of Jogging or Running during Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/running-while-pregnant\/#What_are_the_contraindications\" >What are the contraindications?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Pregnant women are often told not to engage in stressful activities, yet, exercises are good for pregnant women.<\/p>\n<p>Although, there are some exercises to avoid during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester to prevent miscarriage.<\/p>\n<p>Jogging or running is not harmful during pregnancy, but the duration and intensity can make a big difference in terms of its benefits and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Also, a woman that exercises regularly before pregnancy would do better in jogging or running while pregnant than a woman that does not jog or run frequently before getting pregnant.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/running-while-pregnant\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-jogging-or-running-safe-while-pregnant-by-sexpally.com_-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Jogging and Running during pregnancy and how to play safe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-jogging-or-running-safe-while-pregnant-by-sexpally.com_-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-jogging-or-running-safe-while-pregnant-by-sexpally.com_-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-jogging-or-running-safe-while-pregnant-by-sexpally.com_-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-jogging-or-running-safe-while-pregnant-by-sexpally.com_-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_JoggingRunning_Helpful_while_Pregnant\"><\/span>Is Jogging\/Running Helpful while Pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jogging\/Running while pregnant certainly has health benefits, irrespective of whether it&#8217;s in the first, second, or third trimester.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can help you to control weight gain<\/li>\n<li>Jogging can make labor easier<\/li>\n<li>It can help your baby&#8217;s motor skills development<\/li>\n<li>It can relieve you of boredom and mental stress<\/li>\n<li>Exercises can even help reduce pregnancy complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jogging has become a habit for many pregnant women like a shower or having a cup of coffee but your exercises should be guided by a fitness expert.<\/p>\n<p>If you love jogging, you have no complications, and your doctor doesn&#8217;t restrict you from exercising, then you can keep running until the middle of the second trimester, but just keep doing it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_run_while_Pregnant\"><\/span>How long should you run while Pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jogging or running while pregnant isn&#8217;t the concern, the following questions in the minds of a pregnant woman should be answered first.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When should you start jogging? In the first, second, or third trimester<\/li>\n<li>When should you stop running during pregnancy?<\/li>\n<li>How do you know if you&#8217;re fit for jogging and running?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pregnancy is not a time for experiments, you need to speak with your doctor, and recommendations would be made based on the assessment of your health.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if a pregnant woman has some heart, kidney, lung, or placenta problems, it&#8217;s not advisable she engages in running activities.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor may also not recommend jogging or running if you suffer from preeclampsia, serious anemia, or have a risk of preterm labor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips for Running while Pregnant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without any complication, 10 minutes of jogging\/running after 5 weeks of pregnancy is fine.<\/p>\n<p>You can increase this to 20 to 30 minutes in the second trimester, and reduce it again to 10 minutes in the third trimester till the 9th month of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Safe_to_Start_Jogging_while_Pregnant\"><\/span>Is it Safe to Start Jogging while Pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jogging or running is safe while pregnant but you should not go over your limit.<\/p>\n<p>As long as you&#8217;re comfortable with it, have no complications, and your doctor has not advised against it, then you can jog.<\/p>\n<p>However, in some women, running in early pregnancy can cause miscarriage.<\/p>\n<p>Also, cramping after jogging while pregnant is also common in most women.<\/p>\n<p>Most women also experience pelvic pain after running during pregnancy, especially when a long distance is covered.<\/p>\n<p>To play safe, you can use a belly band for running while pregnant, it can support your lower back and abdomen during exercises.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So, you shouldn&#8217;t begin introducing yourself to running classes; it&#8217;s better to postpone them until the end of the postpartum period.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Jogging_or_Running_during_Pregnancy\"><\/span>Risks of Jogging or Running during Pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During pregnancy, a woman&#8217;s body produces the hormone relaxin, which relaxes the ligaments to ease labor, so jogging increases the likelihood of injuring the joints.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s another reason for untrained women to postpone this sport. During classes, control your state, and watch your pulse and breath.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/pregnancy-back-pain\/\">having any pain in the lower abdomen<\/a>, bloody discharge, or shortness of breath, you should immediately stop exercising and see a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_contraindications\"><\/span><strong>What are the contraindications?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the second trimester, the size of the belly increases noticeably shifting the center of gravity and increasing the likelihood of falling and having an injury.<\/p>\n<p>From this period on, it&#8217;s better to stop jogging. You can&#8217;t jog if there is a threat of pregnancy termination.<\/p>\n<p>The morning sickness, complications in the development of the baby, and placenta previa are also reasons for the cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>Jogging is not suitable for expectant mothers who have had miscarriages and uterine bleeding.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, without the permission of a\u00a0 doctor, you shouldn&#8217;t go jogging.<\/p>\n<p>Jogging can be replaced by swimming since exercises in the water can reduce unnecessary stress on the spine and all muscle groups.<\/p>\n<p>Another replacement option is doing exercises on an ellipsoid, which reduces overload on the musculoskeletal system, as well as vibration of internal organs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnant women are often told not to engage in stressful activities, yet, exercises are good<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":800,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-797","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=797"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=797"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sexpally.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}