By now, it’s likely you have learned all about the signs to stop working if it begins affecting your wellbeing – yet practicing is often recommended by medical doctors, and working is as natural a part of life as it gets.
Doing your own pregnancy work may seem intimidating at times; perhaps you need help knowing where and how to start or maintain work during each trimester? Is there anything extra you could be doing that could make things simpler or more comfortable for yourself during that process? Well then expectant mama, stay tuned!
Schedule an Appointment With a Well Being Care Provider Before scheduling any healthcare provider visits for you and/or your pregnancy, always get medical approval first. Each gestation journey differs significantly. As with other pregnant mom-to-be runners (and even your first pregnancy!), you might experience challenges or feel differently to other expectant mother runners (even from your initial gestation). Communicate your goals to your doctor; for instance, where and when you intend to run (e.g. if there’s an event booked at home or elsewhere). They should understand and track Youngster’s wellbeing along the best possible course, with suggestions about any physical changes occurring between now and birth as time progresses – should morning sickness increase drastically, for instance.
Doctor examining baby pulse.
Listen to Your Body
In all honesty, no matter the advice of world’s smartest physicians or other practitioners, only YOU know your body. So take note if something feels odd or uncomfortable…if that happens just visit with the physician about what happened. It could just as easily work that way!
Pregnant runners complete marathon.
Wilderness-Wee’s
As soon as possible. Your bladder habits may already have altered significantly and peeing more frequently than desired – you should get used to detouring around trees more frequently or changing your path when necessary to avoid public restrooms if running freeways in cities.
Pregnant runners on the trails
As any mom-to-be knows, applying K-tape correctly to help support a pregnant abdomen is second nature. While others opt for the more expensive maternity support belt option, its adaptive properties don’t meet all your changing needs as your pregnancy develops (plus it comes in fabulous colours!). Furthermore, its cost effectiveness means more parents-to-be use it and it may even provide support elsewhere on their bodies – definitely an added advantage over anything else available on the market!
Ktape shows her pregnant belly.
Morning Sickness
Anyone battling morning sickness but continuing to run is inspiring! Multiple mothers have suggested sipping Powerade or Gatorade during workouts in an effort to calm an upset stomach; Dr Cole Hosenfeld suggests cutting mileage by 10% until symptoms subside.
Woman holding their pregnant belly.
Consider Your Diet For Two Consuming for two doesn’t give you carte blanche to devour everything in sight (I have heard some very strange cravings like mattress, coal and pickle smoothies!). Instead, ensure it is high-quality food – EatRight estimates you need around an extra 450 Calories every day during your second and third trimesters; to accommodate that energy boost effectively add in extra midmorning snacks in addition to late afternoon treats every day!
Pregnant woman eating for two
Are You Eating for Two, Too? Expectant mothers tend to become thirstier as you anticipate; have you noticed increased sweating when working? Your body needs water in order to produce amniotic fluid (an additional blood supply between you and baby), grow new tissues, transport vitamins and digestive fluid, so keep a water bottle handy whether or not working today.
Running Water on track
Since learning that you were expecting, you likely have been planning and spending for their arrival. From celebrating to purchasing items you never expected they’d need such as baby-proofing (what exactly is babyproofing anyway?!). Are You Expecting With or Against Partner Support? When shopping for extra maternity wear, to reduce spending while increasing comfort – raid your partner’s closet for any possible items that fit! It would be wonderful if there are some joggers, T-shirts or jumpers you could lend for a period. If lending them is not possible, remember you can thrift around town these days in search of size up options; thrifting doesn’t hurt either! Additionally – why not consider giving birth strollers that double up for daily use AND jogging (two birds with one stone as they say!)?
Running for two top positions.
Nap-queen
Raising a child puts extra strain on your body. Sleep may become interrupted due to discomfort and during-the-night trips to the toilet; thus if you feel worn-down it’s perfectly reasonable and even beneficial to take some down time! Hiring out for an afternoon nap may even benefit both yourself and your wellbeing – listen closely to what your body tells you so as not to miss any opportunities that arise!
Sleep is essential during gestation. To make the process as comfortable and safe for both mother and baby as possible.
Give Yourself A Break
Does the pace seem slow for running or are your mile splits slowing? Be gentle with yourself if your pace slips back slightly if napping better than running at present is something that speaks to you! Your body is developing into what we all call humans every single day – that is absolutely incredible and beautiful to witness, so please don’t stress about gaining weight or missing run lessons in the interim!
Hope these helpful hints have given you confidence to work during your pregnancy! Congratulations expecting-mama and don’t be bashful about sharing what helped keep up your work ethic during this unforgettable period!
