Exercise/being active

I am normally very active but due to past miscarriage in October I have taken a break from the gym- the plan to take a break for a couple of weeks... but now i find my anxiety is so high about returning any advise from other active mummas?

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I'm 7 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I go to a PT twice a week to do weight training and I walk 5 mile every morning

Not a mumma yet myself, but when I’ve been anxious about going to the gym I’ll do a session with a friend or my partner. That gets me in the environment and I realise it’s not as scary as I thought being back. Is there anyone you could go with?

I prefer to go to the PT because they make sure I am lifting weights and not pushing myself so I am doing it safely for the baby and I

I’m planning on rejoining a pregnancy/postnatal work out class I did last baby. It was nice to be in a group class with weights etc but be given individual guidance depending on stage of your journey

I went to the gym a few eeekd back, and was so anxious as I hadn’t been in 2 years. Make a vague plan, do exercise you like and even if it’s only 15 mins that’s a start x

I’m not going to the gym or swimming at the moment as worried to course a problem. I know it’s silly but being soo courageous. Not even having baths . Is anyone else like this ? Think I’m just so worried in miscarriage again

I had a loss with my first pregnancy and was so anxious about exercise in my second pregnancy but did keep running regularly until about 31 weeks and my little girl is now 20 months old and healthy as. I’m 6 weeks with this little one and have been running 2-3 times per week and plan to keep doing so as long as possible again

I’m usually very active but have been advised to slow down my activity levels due to multiple previous losses & some issues like bleeding & cramps earlier in this pregnancy. I’m now 9 weeks and having no issues anymore since slowing down. I personally won’t be picking up my levels until given the all clear to do so

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