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Re: Exercise during pregnancy?

From: Jessica Bardales MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:59:10 -0500 (CDT)


We all have different opinions concerning this, since this is very much dependent on your level of fitness as well as the stage of pregnancy. But, generally you should not sustain HR above 140 for long periods of time.

At Wed, 30 Apr 2003, Jan wrote: >
>I just found out I am pregnant with my third and wondering what are
>appropriate limits for exercise. I am a major runner, teach indoor
>cycling, and lift weights. Every OB in the practice I use gives
>different advice regarding heartrate during exercise. During my first
>two pgs. I did keep it below 140 but felt like I did very little at
>this level.
>
>Now I have been told (by another OB) that considering my age (32) and
>fitness level it would be fine to exceed 140, keeping it around 140-150,
>never exceeding 160 so long as I feel good. Any advice???
>
>Thanks-
>
>--
>Jan
>

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Jessica Bardales MD, SOCOG
Hospital Ginecobstetrico Docente Provincial, Camaguey, Cuba.
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