I had an ultrasound a few days ago. Unfortunately, the scan showed subchorionic hemorrhage so I was advised to take it easy in order for the hemorrhage to disappear quickly on its own. Although the hemorrhage was a small one and my doctor wasn’t worried, we wanted to take extra precaution with everything in light of my previous miscarriage.

I ended up worrying about my body slowly degrading to its former state of unfitness. Staying home and lying down most of the time will once again condition my muscles to be lazy. So I vowed to continue exercising even while pregnant once the hemorrhage clears.

During my first pregnancy, I didn’t have to take up any regular exercise regimen. I was employed full-time as a teacher and my daily activities were more than enough for an exercise. This time however, I knew it would be tempting to just lie on the bed with Mateo once we get home in the afternoon.

So thinking that this blog is not strictly a running blog but my personal fitness blog, I’ve decided to share some things I’ve researched on exercising during pregnancy.

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Although pregnancy could provide a lot of discomforts and inconveniences, it’s a good idea to stay fit while pregnant. Aside from feeling better and looking better, it will also prepare your body for the birth of your baby. Of course, getting back into shape is so much easier if you continued exercising throughout your pregnancy. It is very important though to ask for your doctor’s approval regarding any exercise regime you might have in mind. Below are some common exercises that are often safe for pregnant women.

• Swimming. This is one of the most popular exercises for pregnant women. Aside from feeling light while in the water, it is also very gentle on your bones and joints. Make sure though that the water you swim in is not very deep. Remember, your body feels different so some movements which you might have found easy before your pregnancy might not be so easy with your protruding belly.
• Walking. Another common exercise for pregnant women. It is very easy to pace oneself by regulating the speed, time, or distance.
• Running. Although some materials say that it is okay to run or jog during pregnancy, there are a few who don’t recommend it. If you’re a runner before becoming pregnant then it might be okay to continue with some modifications and an approval from your doctor. However, running can be dangerous especially since a pregnant woman’s body is constantly changing her sense of balance. It is very easy to make a mistake and have an injury while running as opposed to just walking.
• Yoga and Stretching. Although yoga and stretching are pretty much safe for pregnant women, it is best done under close supervision of a trainer especially with yoga.

Whatever exercise you choose to continue during your pregnancy, the key is to listen to your body closely. Once you feel dizzy or out of breath, stop and rest. Even so if you feel pain. It is generally advisable not to let yourself reach the point of fatigue and exhaustion.

I plan to stick to walking and occasional swimming. Hopefully, I get a clearance from my doctor soon so I can resume with my exercise. I hope to start with just twenty minutes of walking every day. Maybe I would have to regulate it as my tummy grows bigger.