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Hellobee Boards Topic: Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:16:19 +0000 littlejoy on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms/page/2#post-2744050 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 18:34:08 +0000 littlejoy 2744050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was in the best shape of my adult life when I got pregnant this time around ... and I was sick until 22 weeks. Eeeek!!! periwinklebee on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms/page/2#post-2744027 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:34:50 +0000 periwinklebee 2744027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't think it relates much to MS. I feel less MS *while* I'm exercising but it comes back the minute I stop running. On days I skip it, I don't notice a difference. nana87 on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743997 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:18:12 +0000 nana87 2743997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Oh wow, i forgot about this thread, lol! Fwiw, I never had much morning sickness with my second pregnancy but I had other fun digestive issues (constipation, gas pain, heartburn) and then much more achiness and pain in my lower back/pelvis/hips than with lo2. So, for me there was no relation to being in better shape the second time around or exercise (I did a lot of yoga)-- just different pregnancies, different symptoms! Littlebit7 on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743991 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:02:54 +0000 Littlebit7 2743991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The only thing it has helped for me is that middle of the afternoon "all I want to do is collapse and take a nap" feeling If I work out instead of laying down I feel like I have more energy to get through the rest of the day It hasn't helped my nausea at all. I didn't work out during my first tri of my first pregnancy at all but was in decent shape from running heading into it. We've since purchased a peloton, so this pregnancy I've been able to work out a bit on my time during the first tri My nausea is unchanged. 2littlepumpkins on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743990 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:00:46 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2743990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Between if you're in shape and have morning sickness? I really highly doubt it. The rest of the physical stuff- weight gain, labor, that stuff, sure, maybe. I was in worse shape and had been ill at the start of my second pregnancy, like could barely walk ill, and I had less morning sickness than with my first. Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743989 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:59:55 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2743989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ha- no! I was in no way all that healthy. I would say my pregnancy save Charlie horses was pretty awesome. skinnycow on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743978 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:49:36 +0000 skinnycow 2743978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No idea. I was in great shape when I got pregnant and worked out almost every day of my pregnancy. I never had morning sickness/other complications and I had a fast and easy labor and delivery. My age at the time (25) could have contributed to this, though. ineebee on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743900 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:24:52 +0000 ineebee 2743900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I only have ONE data point for you: I was in the best shape of my life when I got pregnant and continued working out through second tri, and it was mostly a very easy pregnancy. But yeah. I have no idea. starchild on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743888 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:13:52 +0000 starchild 2743888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ First pregnancy so nothing to compare it to, but I have done Crossfit for years. First tri still has had me down and out, exhausted and nauseous. I've been working out less now because I'm just so wiped out all the time, but I went into pregnancy in decent shape. I have been trying to work out when I'm able because it helps me feel more like myself, but even that's at a seriously scaled back level, basically just to get up and get moving. jedeve on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2743882 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:06:42 +0000 jedeve 2743882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm sure there is some, but it is by no means a guarantee. I cringe when people say things like, "I didn't have any hip or back pain, but that's because I worked out regularly." Or "I had an easy labor because I was in such good shape." I definitely believe exercise makes pregnancy/labor easier. But that's not all there is to it. If you have an easy pregnancy/labor, it is partially what you did, and partially circumstances beyond your control. My first pregnancy I worked out diligently, and also had SPD and horrible hip pain. I was super sick with heartburn and would wake up vomiting on reflux in the middle of the night. It wasn't my diet either - water made me sick. My labor was rough and painful - I had back labor due to a posterior baby and a failed epidural. My second pregnancy I didn't go to the gym, but I did yoga and lots of walking and toddler chasing. So I was active, but less so. Pregnancy was easy and my labor was a dream. 7 hrs, no epidural, everything went fine. (I also wasn't full term granted - delivered at 36 w) This pregnancy I'm working out more. I take the kids hiking 3-4 times a week, but it's very slow and we just go a mile or two. I'm doing more strength training. But I know it's no golden ticket. You can do everything "right" and still have a rough go. I wish people who had easy pregnancies realized it is a good deal of luck. I felt so bad about myself my first pregnancy because I was doing everything right and still felt awful. sapphire on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2562014 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:52:36 +0000 sapphire 2562014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ In terms of musculoskeletal pain later in pregnancy? Yes, I think fitter people do better. More core strength equals easier to carry the load. But in terms of nausea, fatigue, and other first try symptoms? No I don't see a relationship ohapostrophe on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2562002 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:14:21 +0000 ohapostrophe 2562002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was way more in shape when I got pregnant with #3 than with #1 or 2, and I was wayyy sicker first trimester! Bubbles on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2561066 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 03:46:39 +0000 Bubbles 2561066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Not for me - I was in awful shape my first pregnancy and it was really easy. Much fitter the second time around and my symptoms were s lot worse. sarac on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2561057 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:23:26 +0000 sarac 2561057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No, being in good shape doesn't have anything to do with your morning sickness or anything like that. What it will help with is your level of aches and pains, your ability to sleep, you overall sense of wellbeing. I had one pregnancy where I wasn't fit, didn't exercise - and I had the usual aches and pains, trouble sleeping, general misery. Then I had a second pregnancy where I rode my bike until 2 days before I went in to labor - and it was like night and day. Way fewer aches. Slept like a dream. Felt great all the time. So that certainly changes. Corduroy on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560871 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:36:10 +0000 Corduroy 2560871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was doing Crossfit before, during and after LO1. Not really working out for pregnancy #2. Working out made me feel better in pregnancy but I don't really think it made pregnancy easier. I had low blood pressure issues for both pregnancies (dizziness, can't stand for more than a few minutes). My mom insists working out makes labor harder. Idk. erinpye on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560859 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:13:11 +0000 erinpye 2560859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No. Eko on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560845 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:46:35 +0000 Eko 2560845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I worked out quite a bit and never had any morning sickness. I was fatigued and cardio helped battle that. I had bp issues later in my pregnancy and think it could've been worse if I didn't work out. Also, I only pushed for 11 minutes and totally credit that to my workouts. I think it can swing either way, but for me exercising Really improved my pregnancy. Maysprout on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560776 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:13:21 +0000 Maysprout 2560776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I felt like running helped with morninh sickness for my first, with my second it was neutral, with my third I'm overwhelmed with complete exhaustion afterwards. So different each time. I probably was in best shape with my first but I started out at the same weight with all 3. LAZB on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560773 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:08:32 +0000 LAZB 2560773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm not in shape, and I have easy pregnancies. I think it's luck of the draw. psw27 on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560768 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:07:34 +0000 psw27 2560768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I always felt better working out and worse sitting around... so scientific or not, I think working out can kind of help with bad symptoms! Now, if I felt really crappy I probably wouldn't have worked out... so... who knows? Revel on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560762 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:01:36 +0000 Revel 2560762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Not really, but I found with my pregnancy in the first tri that if I got to the ym in the morning my symptoms were usually better that day. I was not terribly sick so I think that's a big part of it. I feel like it is mostly just a luck of the draw thing but maybe you can influence it a little? kes18 on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560731 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:14:33 +0000 kes18 2560731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. I was in pretty great shape before #1 and my morning sickness and fatigue were worse with her than with #2. #2 I was in pretty good shape but not as great as before #1. But #1 was a girl and #2 is a boy so maybe it's true you get worse MS with girls lol. But if you don't get much morning sickness/nausea, you are more likely to be able to continue working out. Whereas when you're sick every AM and at 5pm and then ready for bed by 7pm it's more difficult to be able to work out. I think your morning sickness/nausea affects your ability to work out, not the opposite. I felt like shit regardless and TBH when I pushed myself to try and work out I felt even worse. Now, once you get into the second trimester and can hopefully start working out again (I give everyone a pass on working out if you have a lot of nausea or MS) and at least maintain that somewhat throughout your pregnancy I do think exercise has a positive effect on the pushing stage and recovery after birth. Ms maths on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560728 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:09:48 +0000 Ms maths 2560728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @nana87: I was agreeing with Foodnerd1 that I think there is a relationship (which could be in the form of a correlation), but many of the comments seemed to be about a specific kind of relationship: namely that exercise led to reduced negative symptoms (that is, a causation). And I just have the sing-song reminder correlation =\= causation in my head, even though you are right that relationship is a better word that correlation here :silly: But this is mostly off-topic from your question, so sorry for the hijack! Mrs. Microscope on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560727 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:09:33 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2560727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Cardio is the only thing that helped my morning sickness. If I skipped a day, I was so sick! Nothing crazy, just 20-30 minutes of light elliptical made me feel a million times better nana87 on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560725 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:07:52 +0000 nana87 2560725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Ms maths: I specifically said "relationship" not causation :silly: 2PeasinaPod on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560723 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:05:42 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2560723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @nana87: Both boys too! Go figure. Silva on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560715 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:00:19 +0000 Silva 2560715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @nana87: maybe not! I had zero nausea my first pregnancy. It kicked at around 5 weeks this time though. You never know! Ms maths on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560714 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:00:10 +0000 Ms maths 2560714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ What @Foodnerd81 said! (Correlation =\= causation!) nana87 on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560712 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:59:27 +0000 nana87 2560712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @2PeasinaPod: so interesting that your pregnancies were so different! @Silva: lol I just got my bfp 2 days ago, so I'm sure the other shoe's going to drop any minute and I'll be eating my words about feeling better this time around :silly: Silva on "Do you think there's a relationship between exercise and pregnancy symptoms?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-theres-a-relationship-between-exercise-and-pregnancy-symptoms#post-2560709 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:57:24 +0000 Silva 2560709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @nana87: I definitely think it helps in delivery and recovery. And its good for the baby, too! Glad you are feeling good so far this time around!