exercise and IUI

[scooby]

Hi
Wondering what anyones thoughts are on continuing exercise (weights, classes, etc) when doing IUI. I have been keeping up my normal routine while doing IUI i'm now day 23. There seems to be alot of mixed info out there in regard to exercise, i know moderate is ok, but itend to go pretty hard and lift quite heavy weights, the obg said its ok to continue what youre doing, but i have read its not good to over heat etc. Anyone doing the same?

[sammy88]

Hi scooby,
I am (hopefully) about to start injections and IUI, just waiting for AF. And I will be continuing to exercise. I don't do heavy weights though. I do Yoga, walking and cycling. My FS said it was best to keep fit and healthy.
I hope that you get a BFP!
HTH
SAM

[Indadhanu]

Hi scooby,

I keep up my exercise, though I don't do high intensity workouts or weights, only walking, yoga, tai chi, and a little around the house aerobics. I definately wouldn't stop exercising, though I would lower the intensity a bit if I was doing anything really strenuous.

I guess that stems mainly from warnings about not lifting anything too heavy when pregnant... though is that just a warning for second trimester and beyond...?

I don't know about exercise causing detrimental overheating, though it would be interesting to find out... I'm off to google it lol!

EDIT:
Ok, temperature should be no more than 38 Celcius after exercising, or you risk overheating.

And found something on weight lifting...

Weight training strengthens and tones muscles and helps build stamina, which you'll need to cope with the demands of labour. To keep fit, you'll need to perform a set number of exercises using free weights and resistance training machines (such as the ones you find in gyms and athletic clubs).

Because you're pregnant, you'll need to avoid certain positions, such as the Valsalva manoeuvre (forcefully pushing or exerting pressure while holding your breath); this causes a rise in abdominal pressure and can affect blood pressure. You'll need to work with lighter weights (no more than five pounds or 2.5 kgs), but to compensate for this, you can do more repetitions.

First trimester
You can probably continue your regular routine, but pay attention to your technique. Use slow, controlled movements to lift weights, rather than relying on momentum to hoist them up. This will avoid injuring your joints, which are loosened by the pregnancy hormone relaxin.

Second trimester
Beginning in the second trimester, you should avoid lifting weights while standing up. Sit down because you have an increase in blood volume. Blood vessel walls are affected by the pregnancy hormones and you are more prone to varicose veins and pooling of blood in the lower limbs. This can leave you feeling lightheaded and dizzy.

Third trimester
Take the same precautions as you did for the first and second trimesters.

Though since you're doing IUI and not pregnant yet I don't know whether this is going to be helpful... Maybe just someting to keep in mind...? Dos you dr know heavy the weights are? Maybe tell them the weights you lift, and see what they think is ok during an IUI?

[scooby]

Thanks everyone for your input and that info was great leasha. i see my OBG on thurs so i might bring it up with him, he is abit can't think of the word, but doesnt care too much. I asked him before about going skiing and he looked at me and said "So!" i know they see us "neurotic" hormonal women everyday but it would be nice if they pretented they care. I have a personal trainer and he's quite happy for me to keep up what i was doing, but i do worry espicially when you try for so long that, i might do something to mess up my chances. So thanks that really helped and i might move to some yogaetc.
fingers crossed for everyone