Running during pregnancy

I didn't have IVF, but have reoccurring miscarriage so was taking progesterone etc during first trimester and second. With my first, I continued HIIT classes till 2 days before he was born, with my second, I did HIIT till 34 weeks.

I had a bleed with my first at 16 weeks after sprinting for a train but it was only a small amount. It is safe to workout but if you are worried, it's better to step it down. You are also likely overthinking every single thing you feel. Your body will be going through hormone changes and progesterone suppositories gave me different symptoms every single cycle I took them (I took them for about 8 different cycles in total), so hormones do wild, unpredictable things x

I managed to continue running until 28 weeks where I was just too heavy. But ran a 10k race at 26 weeks and was so proud of myself!
My midwife said that I was safe to continue any sport I was already doing regularly (don’t start something super high impact new). But also to listen to my body, to take more walking breaks and slow down my pace if needed which just happened naturally.

I went through IVF in my 40s and carried on working with my trainer until about 36 weeks when pain and mobility issues were making it really hard. I also did pregnancy yoga right up to the birth.

My friend, who is an elite runner and doctor of exercise medicine, also did IVF in her 40s and ran all the way through her pregnancy. The only thing that slowed her down was an old hamstring injury.

It’s fine to do all the things you’ve always done (in fact, I’d say it’s more important than ever). Listen to your body. Now is not the time to take up kickboxing or trampolining for the first time. Turn down the intensity (like you have been doing). Consider a belly band for support (your joints and ligaments can get a bit loosey goosey in pregnancy).

And don’t panic. You are doing fine. ❤️

I ran, mostly on treadmill (because I always needed to pee) I stopped at about 30weeks but only because of baaaaaaad pelvic girdle pain 🤣

I cant wait to exercise again 😄

I’m right with you- used to be a keen running but the fear of falling and feeling so heavy has stopped me. I’ve picked up swimming which I love- still a good work out but no risk

I didn't run but continued dancing until 38 weeks with my first. Midwife encouraged it as she said exercise is good for pregnancy.
My body let me know what was too much so I just went a bit easier, especially as things progressed. I had a support belt as my bump got bigger and eventually stopped jumping 😅 I did even fall over when I was out walking but managed to land sideways with some bad cuts on my knees. I got checked out and everything was fine.
I had 2 natural births and I definitely think it helped me recover.
My advice would be to listen to your body 😀 best wishes for your pregnancy xx