Houston Podiatry News

Is Running While Pregnant Safe? Houston Podiatrist Discusses

Posted on Nov 08, 2011

Houston may be one of the most improbable running cities. The one thing we have going is the flat terrain. Other than that, our air quality is poor, our allergens are high, and not to mention our heat and humidity. These all play a factor as to how safe running is while a woman is pregnant.

Amber Miller was 39 weeks pregnant when she participated in and completed the Chicago Marathon. Shortly thereafter she had her baby. This raises the issue about what are safe parameters to run for fitness and certainly to compete at an advanced level. It is recommended for pregnant women to participate in exercise for 30 minutes a day.

Your best bet is to consider your current fitness level. If you were not one who exercised ever, pregnancy isn't the time to start. If, however, you were fit coming in, exercise should be safe for you and your baby. It is best, of course, to seek the advice of your obstetrician for a definitive answer.

This article was featured on www.active.com and explores this topic in depth.

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