Does running during early pregnancy have any effects?

Many people have the habit and hobby of exercising in their daily lives. Of course, in the early morning or evening or in some free time, we can choose some recreational activities such as running or walking to enrich our lives or improve our physical fitness. However, the bodies of pregnant women are very special, so let’s find out if running has any impact in the early stages of pregnancy.

1. Do you feel anything when running in early pregnancy?

Although there is no evidence that you cannot run during pregnancy, in order to ensure the safety of the expectant mother and the fetus, it is recommended that you engage in some less intense sports during pregnancy.

2. Precautions for running in early pregnancy

1. Be sure to do warm-up exercises

Due to hormonal changes, pregnant women's muscles and joints will become looser. If they do not do warm-up exercises properly, it is easy to cause muscle and joint strain during exercise.

2. Wear sports-specific clothing

Sportswear often has the function of absorbing sweat and dissipating heat, which can avoid the discomfort caused to the skin by non-absorbent materials. Elastic sportswear is also conducive to body movement and stretching.

3. Exercise intensity should be appropriate

During exercise, the heart rate needs to be within 140 beats per minute. If it exceeds this range, the blood flow of pregnant women will be higher and the blood vessels may not be able to bear the load.

4. Each session should not exceed 15 minutes

Most people need to exercise for more than 30 minutes to burn fat, but pregnant women need to take a short break after 15 minutes of exercise. Even if they can bear the physical load, they must rest for a while before starting exercise again. This is because pregnant women must avoid excessive fatigue and rapid heartbeat, and the purpose of exercise during pregnancy is not to burn fat, but to train the muscles of the whole body. Therefore, pregnant women should stop and rest for a while every 15 to 20 minutes of exercise.