Hi,
the small amount of brown spotting is probably not a problem. But if it is more than a small amount you probably want to cut back on your activity.
You want to build into your exercise slowly. DOn't suddenly go do 25 minutes on the treadmill after doing nothing. Too much too soon! Regular walking is ok as well again don't do too much all at once..
Actually treadmill is fine, I did it all through my pregnancy. But start off with 10 minutes a day for the first few days, or 10 minutes twice a day or 3 times a day easy pace. Then over a period of days to weeks you can slowly increase pace and intensity.
Stationary bike can also be ok (for the first 2 trimester or so) depending on tummy size.
I also had GD and yes, exercise is really really helpful. But remember. start slow (pace) and low (intensity) and don't increase your duration / intensity (after the first few weeks) by more than about 10% per week.
Be guided by your doctor as well.
Thanks,
I called the ob and the receptionist said I definitely don't want to do anything that would bring on spotting so probably the treadmill is not a good idea.
I went for a "normal" walk after lunch today and had no ill effects plus it seemed to help with the glucose after lunch reading (which was the goal) so at least I still have that.
Thanks agin,
Joanne
when I was pg I had spotting during my second trimester one time after exercise and my dr said no more treadmill.. what he did say was that I could just take a walk. I had GD twice not with my last pg though and you can just take a nice harmless slow walk like at your regular walking pace when you are moving day to day. You walk all day long and don't bleed what happens when you are on the treadmill is that you go faster than your regular walking pace. Good luck