Exercise.!

[monee1199]

I Am 28Weeks & 6Days.! I Did Some
Situps Last Night And Now My Son Is
Not Moving As Much Before I Did Setups.!
Should I Be Wonder Or No.??.Should I Stop
Doing Situps Or Is It Okay To Do Them..??

[tomorrow264]

I'm surprised by the doctors answer that sit ups and crunches are okay because the big pregnancy book I received from my doctor says that they are an exercise that you shouldn't do after your first trimester.

[c1278]

My specialist said that when baby is being less active to try drinking something cold or eating ice! Hope that helps.

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would advise you that it is completely fine to do sit ups--you won't squish your baby.  It is important to always monitor the baby's movements, but they will be more active sometimes than others.
If you ever get really worried--call your doctor or go in.
Sit ups or crunches are good to help keep those pushing muscles in shape.
Good luck!
Dr B

[tomorrow264]

I don't know if you should be worried or not. Drink something sugary like orange juice then lay back and relax and see if baby becomes more active. If baby doesn't then I would call your doctor or labor and delivery. As far as the sit ups, they are not an exercise you should be doing while pregnant.