Can Pregnant Women Run?

Pregnant women should not run, especially in the early and late stages of pregnancy.

In the early stage of pregnancy, when the fetus is just implanted and unstable, running may lead to miscarriage. In the late stage of pregnancy, running may cause preterm birth. During pregnancy, pregnant women can exercise moderately, but should not run. They should pay attention to the time and place of exercise and follow certain principles. The principles to be followed for pregnant women's exercise during pregnancy require great attention to the choice of exercise, the time of exercise, and the location of exercise to avoid sports injuries. Throughout pregnancy, pregnant women need to pay attention to the following principles when exercising:

1. Pregnant women can do moderate exercise during pregnancy, such as walking and prenatal yoga, but should not do intense exercise or lift heavy objects.

2. Avoid abdominal compression and violent abdominal shaking exercises, such as sprinting and jumping, during the entire pregnancy.

3. If the heart rate exceeds 130 beats per minute after exercise, the activity should be stopped and the exercise program should be adjusted.

4. The duration of exercise should not be too long, with a maximum of no more than half an hour.

5. Be cautious in using music during exercise to avoid overexertion, causing fatigue, and injuring the body unconsciously.

6. The amount of exercise should be such that the heart rate and physical comfort return to pre-exercise levels within 5-10 minutes after exercise.