Pregnancy and running

Pregnancy and running is an interesting topic for a lot of pregnant women, as they would like to know whether they would still be able to continue with their sports during pregnancy.

Going in for sports is healthy - and this rule also applies during pregnancy, although there are some kinds of sport which should be avoided during pregnancy. These include sport kinds in which extreme acceleration and stops are required. Furthermore, kinds of sports which have a higher risk of injury should be avoided, as an x-ray diagnosis or special treatments might be a lot more difficult due to the pregnancy. Excessive training or competitions should absolutely be avoided.

In general, the following applies. Everything is allowed what makes the woman feel good. And: Preference should be given to "calmer" kinds than to those which are exercised with fast movements or a lot of power. An exercise which causes dizziness or nausea should be stopped immediately. When in doubt, a pregnant woman should consult her doctor for more information about sport kinds which are suitable for her.

The kind of sports which can be exercised is also dependent on the stage of pregnancy. While it is absolutely ok for a pregnant woman to run and cycle within the first months of her pregnancy (if she has already exercised these kinds of sports before her pregnancy and is not an absolute beginner), these kinds of sports are not recommended shortly before giving birth.

Regardless of what kind of sports a pregnant woman is exercising, she should always pay attention that she supplies her body with a sufficient amount of liquid, calories and vitamins. And she should be aware of the fact that minerals which are also important for the child can be lost by sweating.

In general, moderate aerobic sports like running, swimming, walking or gymnastics are recommended. They prevent the appearance of thrombosis, haemorrhoids and pregnancy stripes, and improve the oxygen supply of mother and child and increase the mother's power during pregnancy, birth and lying-in.

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