The hormone relaxin and running seem to be at odds but they don’t have to be. Relaxin makes women’s joints and muscles lax and unstable during pregnancy and postpartum (including for the duration of breastfeeding). But proper precautions such as core strength and running on smooth surfaces can minimize risk of injury. Read on to … Read more
Morning sickness is a common symptom of being pregnant. This nauseous feeling can make doing anything feel miserable. But can exercise help morning sickness? Studies show that even though working out with morning sickness is the last thing you want to do, it may actually ease your nausea. I spoke with fellow mother runners, experts, … Read more
Are you pregnant and wondering if running is safe for you and your baby? If you ran before you conceived, experts say it is safe to continue doing so unless you are uncomfortable or having certain types of pain. Read on to learn which type of pain to watch out for and for all my … Read more
Your treadmill and pregnancy can work together well. Some of the discomforts and risks of running while pregnant such as feeling off balance, being hot, or needing to use the restroom often can be mitigated by using a treadmill. Pairing a treadmill and pregnancy can help you have a healthy and fit pregnancy by keeping … Read more
Pregnancy can be uncomfortable enough. Too tight waistbands and saggy pants can make it worse. These six maternity running tights are comfortable for pregnant runners. My favorite is the Beyond Yoga maternity leggings which have a built in belly band for added support. Few things are more annoying than having to pull up your pants … Read more
(Reviewed by Dr. Carrie Pagliano, DPT) Pregnant women with uncomplicated pregnancies can continue to lift weights. Most pregnant women will need to make modifications to do so. Lifting weights has many health benefits for the mother if they are able to continue this healthy habit. Much has changed in recent years around what pregnant woman … Read more