New Study -- No Exercise

[Babyb]

Hi ladies:

I just wanted to let you know that my RE advised me of a new study that came out. It concludes that aerobic exercise in the first 18 weeks of pregnancy increases the chance of a M/C. SO, RE told me to take it easy. Prenatal Yoga is OK as is walking (that isn't too rapid or high impact). I don't have the name or any other details of the study, but I thought those of you who are early in the PG stage might be interested in knowing this fact. If I get more info, I'll let you know/

[LuAnne41]

THAT IS INTERESTING. DO YOU KNOW WHEN/WHERE THE STUDY WAS CONDUCTED? I AM INTERESTED IN READING IT IN DETAIL. I MAY SOMETIMES ERR ON THE SIDE OF BEING TOO CAUTIOUS, AND SOMETIMES I FEEL THE NEED TO SUPPORT (JUSTIFY) IT.

BY THE WAY, YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT THE OVER 40 THREAD. THERE ARE SEVERAL OVER 40 LADIES W/SUCCESS STORIES, WHICH I FOUND VERY INSPIRING.

[deepa100]

I am not over 40 (yet) but, stopping high impact exercises did help me to get pregnant. Neither me nor my DH had any known fertility problems.

[woodcliff]

Here are links to an article on the study.
But note that the method of research is questionable, not done in the proper manner...whenever people 'self report' accuracy is questioned:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7014828.stm