3 months pregnant and going crossfit.

Meghan E Lajoie · 12-24-2010, 05:09 AM

I have bee doing Crossfit for about 3 years and have recently found out I pregnant.
I have been reading Crossfit Mom but find I am still curious about things like Bench press, can I still remain upping the weight? I ask because I hear so many people saying negative things about lying on your back.

Also, should I back off with shoulder press???

I have lightened my slow lifts by 40-50%, and do what feels right with my Olympic lifts. With my WODs I focus on my breathing rather then time - (sigh.)
If there are any other Mums to be or Mums that can suggest some things, I would appreciate that!

Thank you
Happy Holiday!

Sara Thomas · 12-31-2010, 05:58 PM

Check out http://www.cassandraforsythe.com. She blogged about her experience weightlifting and bootcamp training throughout her pregnancy and recently posted a series of interviews with pregnant women. Not CrossFit specific, but good info.

Hope that helps!

Meghan Reid · 01-01-2011, 12:25 PM

Hey Meghan,

Look up Rachel Baratz's log on this board. She's my good friend and just had a baby. Crossfitted throughout the pregnancy, so you can probably pick up some good tips on what to expect by reading her workout log.

12-24-2010, 05:09 AM	#1
Meghan E Lajoie Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Halifax NS Canada Posts: 1	3 months pregnant and going crossfit. I have bee doing Crossfit for about 3 years and have recently found out I pregnant. I have been reading Crossfit Mom but find I am still curious about things like Bench press, can I still remain upping the weight? I ask because I hear so many people saying negative things about lying on your back. Also, should I back off with shoulder press??? I have lightened my slow lifts by 40-50%, and do what feels right with my Olympic lifts. With my WODs I focus on my breathing rather then time - (sigh.) If there are any other Mums to be or Mums that can suggest some things, I would appreciate that! Thank you Happy Holiday!

12-31-2010, 05:58 PM	#2
Sara Thomas Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Renton WA Posts: 162	Re: 3 months pregnant and going crossfit. Check out http://www.cassandraforsythe.com. She blogged about her experience weightlifting and bootcamp training throughout her pregnancy and recently posted a series of interviews with pregnant women. Not CrossFit specific, but good info. Hope that helps!

01-01-2011, 12:25 PM	#3
Meghan Reid Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 2,475	Re: 3 months pregnant and going crossfit. Hey Meghan, Look up Rachel Baratz's log on this board. She's my good friend and just had a baby. Crossfitted throughout the pregnancy, so you can probably pick up some good tips on what to expect by reading her workout log.
	__________________ Strength is more than just the number of plates on the bar. It is everything that is overcome with each lift. - Liz Edmonds My log (WFS).

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