https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 17:51:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1918631 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:00:49 +0000 Pumuckl 1918631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I did with my first. I went to the gym until around 25 weeks and swam until the very end. </p> <p>This time I don't have the time to exercise since I'm solo parenting for most of the week and WOH. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1918630 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 03:50:47 +0000 ctownmacaron 1918630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ran up until seven months and stopped because I was getting contractions. I continued with pilates until two weeks before I delivered (he was 8 days overdue and I felt huge)! Exercising was great but I think I ended up with a motion junky baby because I was so active! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1918618 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 02:30:29 +0000 Kemma 1918618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does daily dog walking count as 'working out"? With LO I got up at 6am every weekday morning to walk our mutt before work right up till I started maternity leave and then continued to walk / waddle him during the day from then on. I'm fairly sure the neighbours thought it was quite hilarious watching me getting slower and bigger as the week went on... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1918613 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 01:44:57 +0000 bushelandapeck 1918613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I was at the gym the day I went into labor for both LO's. I managed to go 3-4x/week with both pregnancies and then I walked on the other days whenever I could. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1918604 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:35:46 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1918604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>38 weeks now, and ran last week (slowly), but have been mostly walking 2-3 miles a day since sciatic pain started at 34/35 weeks. Before then I ran 3 times a week since the day of my positive test. I'll be interested to see how delivery and recovery go since I've heard keeping your strength up helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917394 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:07:43 +0000 MrsKoala 1917394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only until 28 weeks. My SPD caught up with me and even walking became really hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917390 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:06:59 +0000 ellewoods84 1917390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep!! I worked out until the day before I went into labor. Of course I had to cut back on the intensity towards the end, but I was still there! Now that she's 6 months old, I would like to get back into the swing of things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917334 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:30:00 +0000 blackbird 1917334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did CF 4-5x/week with my first. I'm down to 2x/week with this pregnancy and I'm taking a few week hiatus because I herniated some discs last year and they're inflamed. My nutritionist said to just LIFT and walk so that's my goal :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917328 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:26:03 +0000 Smurfette 1917328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! But at the end I was down just walking on the treadmill and light weighs. It was a small gym and I felt like everyone was staring at me and my belly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917306 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:13:42 +0000 Caly 1917306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't. I worked out regularly before pregnancy but I was so miserable throughout my entire pregnancy I was just in survival mode every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917303 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:11:11 +0000 hilsy85 1917303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did with #1--worked out and walked 2 miles the day before I went into labor. So far with #2, it's been much more difficult, but that's been true just =generally since having #1. It is really hard to find the time to work out in the way I like to (going for a run or to barre classes). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917269 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:55:56 +0000 Greentea 1917269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. Just walking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917213 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:29:10 +0000 mrsjyw 1917213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't with DS, but hope to in the future! This past year has been the most consistently active gym life I've ever had and I have a new outlook on my gym routine, so hopefully it carries through for future pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917210 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:28:51 +0000 lawbee11 1917210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB advised that I stop at 35w. I was really swollen so was told to stay off my feet as much as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917193 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:25:13 +0000 LindsayInNY 1917193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pre-pregnancy I was spinning 1-2 times per week, taking a barre class 1-2 times per week and debating joining a local gym for some cardio. I haven't been spinning since the last IUI and I'm cautiously hesitant to go back. I keep meaning to ask the RE but haven't. It's not worth it. I might start going again after the next u/s at 8 weeks? I would still like to join the gym though. I walk a decent amount each day but would like to do more as long as I can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917180 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:19:49 +0000 edelweiss 1917180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i did 30-minute workouts throughout my pregnancy, although they were low intensity (pilates, yoga, calisthenics) and short, and 2-3 times/week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917177 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:18:42 +0000 .twist. 1917177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ha. no. </p> <p>I was totally planning to and then.... pregnancy exhaustion hit and that was the end of it. I combated that with eating a LOT of Chicken Alfredo and ice cream while lounging on the couch rubbing my belleh.</p> <p>ETA: I totally admire women who can and DO work out throughout their pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917175 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:16:10 +0000 snowjewelz 1917175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go you! I wasn't really exercising before so I haven't exercised.. Just try to keep active by walking the dog &amp; cleaning the house! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917172 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:14:27 +0000 Espion 1917172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept up with at least 10,000 steps a day and 25 flights of stairs from July until this month, but I finally had to give it a break because I'm studying for an exam I'm taking when I'm roughly 4 weeks postpartum, which requires hours of sitting and reading per day. I need to get back to doing at least a 20 to 30 minute routine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917159 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:07:17 +0000 Boheme 1917159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did until I got really bad SPD and hip issues at 28 weeks last time.<br /> I'm hoping to keep it up til the end with this pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917156 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:06:25 +0000 cascademom 1917156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in a very walkable city, so that's my exercise. It was the same with LO's pregnancy. Since LO's 2 years old, we do tons of walking, sometimes running around. He's my exercise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917148 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:01:56 +0000 Tanjowen 1917148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked out until about 3 weeks before delivery, then I did nightly walks (waddles) until the bitter end! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917134 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:53:26 +0000 Corduroy 1917134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With LO1 I did modified Cross fit from second trimester until my due date every other day. I had to stop myself from going the last day when I was pretty sure I was in labor (I was). It made me feel so good.</p> <p>This pregnancy I am not nearly as fit starting out but I'm still in 1st trimester so I'm not writing exercise off completely yet. I hope to get back into things soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917079 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:28:45 +0000 lamariniere 1917079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With LO1, I was active for most of my pregnancy. I biked to work until 5ish months, swam until 37 weeks and then walked a few miles a day all the way until the end. </p> <p>With LO2, all I did was walk -- but we live in a city with no car, so I didn't have much choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917068 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:26:31 +0000 LulaBee 1917068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was planning on it but a Subchorionic Hematoma has got me grounded. I am going to hit it hard after this baby comes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917067 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:26:30 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1917067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I walk to and from work and carry a 28 pounds wiggle weight for half of that journey. Close enough to exercise for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917063 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:24:45 +0000 BandDmommy 1917063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: dang girl! I'm impressed. I get winded walking up the stairs. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917059 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:23:15 +0000 autumnlove 1917059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I did cardio on machines at the gym up til the end for LO 1. My intensity level dropped around 39 weeks and LO was born at 41 weeks.</p> <p>I cancelled my gym membership and I didn't do a lot of sweaty exercise for LO 2...just walks around the neighborhood! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917049 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:21:25 +0000 JerricaBenton 1917049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked out 3-4 times per week until a few days before my induction. I could have gone until the last day but my drs had me stop because my bp was rising. I loved working out during pregnancy. It helped my back pain immensely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-exercise-through-your-entire-pregnancy#post-1917033 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:16:19 +0000 BandDmommy 1917033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Were you able to keep up the workouts? I'm 34 weeks and 4 days and still able to workout but I've slowed down intensity. I'm hoping to keep it up until delivery. How about you? Did you slow down at all? </p>