Is jogging safe?

[VML143]

Hi everyone! I'm almost 11 weeks and started off this pregnancy overweight. I've already gained 5lbs, and my midwife advised that I keep my weight gain to a minimum by cutting down on carb intake (i.e. rice, pasta, bread, etc. - all of which I are my favorite things that I'm absolutely craving right now! I know it will be really tough to do, so I started jogging a few days ago to help lose some calories. After the 4th loop up a hill, I started feeling dizzy and stopped, and I walked the rest of the way. I have an appointment next week with my Dr. but I'd like to keep jogging every other day until then. My family thinks I should be power walking instead, but I just love jogging. I played rugby for 5yrs and love the feeling of a good work out (which I don't get from walking). Does anyone have any advice?? I lost my baby last yr at 8 weeks and don't want to mess this up!

[junebaby2]

I jogged throughout my first pregnancy. It didn't clash with me, so to speak.  I was told to watch my temp and heart rate. I felt great. Listen to your body! Don't ignore any minute cues to slow down!  Now, this go round- I can't even walk down a grocery store aisle quickly without motion sickness... So no jogging for me anymore, now it clashes.  

[VML143]

That's so great to know! Best of luck to you :)

[CountryMomToBe]

:) have fun! I loved my class... I had to stop mine around 30 weeks but that combined with prenatal yoga is splendid!  They told me in my birth class that women who swim & do yoga throughout pregnancy have better, faster, easier labors.

[VML143]

Excellent idea! Tere's an inground pool in the community where I live, and I will definitely try it, thanks!!

[CountryMomToBe]

Water aerobics! Running in the water feels good and it's easier on your joints with all that relaxin... plus you are wet so you are nice & cool! :)

[VML143]

That makes total sense - I got a little ahead of myself I think! Thanks for the insight

[mitch_14]

They also say you shouldn't exercise enough to get really winded everything you do should feel comfortable

[mitch_14]

Yeah no jogging unless you already were a jogger

[VML143]

Good point. I haven't done any exercise other than walking in the past 2 yrs, so I think I'll stick to that until I talk to my Dr. Thanks!

[July2mama]

they recommend you do what you were doing before you're pregnant. I wouldn't go above and beyond what you your body was used to without talking to doctor first.