Exercise While Pregnant

[lyssac]

The topic of exercise came up on one of my discussion boards today, and I figured I'd share my answer here, since it talks about my health.

I have actually been feeling better and getting more exercise since I have been pregnant. I have more fatigue, especially in the late afternoons and evenings, but I also have much more drive to do things.

I suffer from chronic migraines, but they have eased off, and I have barely had a few bad headaches since I have been pregnant.

I have always done some yoga.... (I used to do it with my paternal grandmother, when I was young) and picked it up again a few years ago with a friend who was pregnant at the time. I don't do the aerobic kind - mostly stretching, flexibility, and breathing. It is very refreshing.

I have been walking a lot more. I actually feel a lot better, if I can get out and walk and move around, but I am having to take it easy since the doctor put me on pelvic rest. I have stopped most of my walking. (I have chronic pelvic pain related to PCOS, and have been hurting/cramping since I got pregnant.... increasing blood flow to the area seemed to help.)

I am really hoping to get the all clear at my u/s next week and am going to discuss exercise with my dr. I am taking things as slow and easy as I can, but I am not one to sit still, and I feel better when I am moving.

Comments

[sdlucly.livejournal.com]

Hello dearest, it's great hearing from you again.

I hope you're doing better, and I'm glad at least you aren't getting any more headaches. That's a plush.

I'm so happy for you. A baby! That's so cool.

I'm sorry about your cramping, but you just have to sit still. If the doctor says, then you totally gotta do.

I'm thinking of you, and putting in a good word for the baby. *smiles*

Hugs and take care, will ya dear? Kisses from me.

[lyssac.livejournal.com]

Thx sweetie. It's good to hear from you. I'm trying - I am determined to take care of this little one, and stay positive.

Hope everything is going well for you in school.