I think each women should do what she thinks is best for her - and be informed of course as well. I know most men and women think I am mad when I tell them I continued to run almost every day up until my son was born - I also lifted light weights, and cycled and swam a bit too. But I am a very fit athlete and although I did not run any marathons I was comfortably able to run 6 days a weeks up to 80kms a week - of course this was down to maybe 30kms by the time I was 36 weeks pregnant. I also did a 5km 'fun run' when I was 35 weeks in a very resonable time and felt just fine - much to the disbelief of spectators.

I gave birth to a very healthy little boy. I took care of myself and IF I EVER felt I was starting to overheat or just too out of breath, I stopped and walked.

10 days after giving birth I was ready to start slowing running again. It is just a part of my lifestyle - I am a competitive athlete. Now I have discovered triathlons and our home is a typical triathlete one - bikes parts everywhere, swim gear hanging in the shower constantly, windtrainer in the spare room, smelly running clothes ready to be washed EVERY DAY as well as the constant question from my son ' are you sweaty again mum?'
and I would not have it any other way!!