Running at 12 weeks

[Owl1011]

I'm currently 12+3 and on holiday in a fairly warm climate. I've stayed quite fit and active during my pregnancy so far and do lots of mountain walking and visit the gym 4-5 times per week after checking with my midwife. I've just been for a gentle jog of about 2 miles, it's still fairly hot (about 26 degrees) but I took it easy and stopped when I felt I needed to. My husband doesn't think I should have gone and now I'm really panicking I've done something or raised my heart rate too high - I feel fine, had a cool shower and laying in an air conditioned room but now I'm panicking that I've overdone it!

I know opinions will differ on this but any advice would help!

Another pregnant crossfitter and it has been great, coaches help you scale exercises so you can continue classes as normal and I just am not pushing myself to go up on weights. I'm 27 weeks now and feel like it has really helped me with pregnancy. Keep at it for as long as you feel comfortable and just listen to your body. Also agree running is fine unless you feel uncomfortable, when I run now baby seems to wedge his head into my pelvis (probably my fault not his as I'm bouncing him up and down) and it is starting to feel a bit uncomfortable so probably going to stop soon but I would happily continue if it wasn't! As a HCP I see first hand how those who have stayed active in pregnancy have easier pregnancies/labours and faster recovery post natal.

Also count yourself lucky that you're able to keep active. I've been pretty much bed bound since week 7 with hyperemesis which has made me feel awful. I wish I could walk somewhere or do some yoga. I'm sure being active is the best thing!

@Lovechild2016 great to hear that you've managed to stay so active, i'm hoping to keep at CrossFit for as long as possible and we also walk a few miles each day with our dogs on top! Thank you for your help and advice! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

@thingymaboob I'm so sorry to hear you've had a rough time of it so far, wishing you all the best for your pregnancy and hope that you're feeling better soon