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If you’re an avid runner who loves nothing more than a park run or even a challenging half marathon to get your blood pumping, then the thought of giving up your passion when you fall pregnant can be demoralizing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a lot of uncertainty around whether it’s safe for women to run and do high-intensity exercise whilst pregnant, but we’re here today to present you with the facts so you can make your own decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So if you’re looking to find out more about running while pregnant then keep on reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Running While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally, running is considered safe during pregnancy, as long as you’ve received the ok from your doctor to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is some speculation that running whilst you’re pregnant can cause complications for your baby or even induce early labor, but this is untrue and there is no evidence that running can cause miscarriages, complications, or any harm to your baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with that being said this doesn’t mean you’ll be able to continue with your pre-pregnancy running schedule as normal and you’ll have to take more precautions to ensure you keep you and your baby safe whilst out running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you weren’t a regular runner before pregnancy, then starting once you find out you’re pregnant may not be the best thing for your body and your muscles and body will come under a lot of stress from using new muscles you didn’t use to which will be more difficult as you’ll already feel exhausted from the changes your body is currently experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a newbie to exercise and want to try to stay healthy during your pregnancy, opt for lower intensity exercise like a walk or some light yoga to get your exercise in and then gradually increase your workout time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> If you have experienced complications in your pregnancy already, then running may not be advisable unless your doctor has told you it is safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Far Should I Run Whilst Pregnant?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the first few months of pregnancy, depending on your mood and symptoms you may find you’re able to maintain your usual running routine and run the distances<\/a> that you did pre-pregnancy, but as you get closer to your due date, you’ll inevitably have to slow down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 mins to 1 hour should be enough to keep you fit and in shape, any more and you may feel yourself becoming too exhausted. Allow yourself some walking breaks whilst running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on how your pregnancy is going, you may find yourself in discomfort with feeling swollen, the weight of your belly feeling immense even when you walk, and even struggling to go 10 minutes without needing the bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is the case, give yourself some grace and slow down to some walks instead of an intense run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits Of Running While Pregnant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n