READ ME FIRST! June Monthly Intro + Rules Thread

[u/AutoModerator]

Welcome to r/fitpregnancy! We welcome all stages around pregnancy - trying to conceive, pregnant and postpartum. Please read this post before posting in our sub.

Introductions

Please take a moment to introduce yourself in the comments below, and set your user flair! Share whatever you feel like, but here are some ideas about what to write about!

• What does "Fit Pregnancy" mean for you? What are your goals?
• When is your due date? Is this your first, second, third+?
• Any special concerns related to your health or pregnancy (gestational diabetes, multiples, recurrent pregnancy loss, etc)?

Rules

We have rules we expect all community members will follow. Posts and comments that do not follow these rules will be removed by the mod team. If you see something that is breaking one of these rules, please use the report button or message the moderators.

1. Be respectful. We encourage the use of inclusive language. Remember that not all pregnant people identify as women. We support pregnant people of all genders and identities in staying healthy and fit.
2. No off-topic discussion, even pregnancy-related off-topic discussion. This is a fitness-focused sub. Any posts that are not TTC, pregnancy or postpartum fitness-focused will be removed. This includes posts that are better suited to a general TTC, pregnancy or postpartum sub.
3. Do not ask for medical advice. Do not advise others to act against medical advice. We are redditors, not your health care provider. Do not ask for medical advice here. Purely medical questions should be directed to your OBGYN, Midwife, General Practitioner or pelvic floor physiotherapist. Consult your care provider before starting a new exercise program with your pregnancy. Do not advise any members to disregard or act against medical advice.
4. No stand alone posts with weight or body image issues - use the weekly pinned post. Any standalone posts or comments with a focus on weight gain, weight loss or body image issues will be removed. There is a weekly thread for these topics. These posts can be triggering, but they are also a reality of pregnancy, so there is a safe space for these discussions away from the main community board. Any comments on the weekly thread that are unsafe can still be reported under this rule, and removal will be at the Moderators' discretion.
5. No purely dieting questions.
6. Keep unsolicited advice to yourself
7. Academic research surveys must be pre-approved by the mods. No self-promotion, commercial advertising, or market research.

Themed Threads

Currently there is a weekly body image pinned post. Please use this thread for any discussions about body image, weight gain rants and weight loss concerns. This post will be monitored carefully, and any unsafe behaviour, especially eating disorder behaviour, will be removed and risk you getting blocked from the sub.

[u/cinephile-not-found]

Hi first time mama 10w+3 here due date is dec. 28th. I'm finally starting to get enough energy again to be active. I found this sub 5 weeks ago immediately after my first positive test because I so wanted to maintain my pilates routine, biking to get around, my very active heavy-lifting outdoor job, and get regular pelvic floor pt--during pregnancy not just after. Sadly I was so tired and nauseous the past 5w that all I could manage was very gentle at-home yoga and even took disability from work. Had no idea I'd get so knocked out. But now that I'm feeling slightly more human I am looking to get my fitness back. The loss of muscle and energy has saddened me a bit but mostly I'm looking to ride this second trimester energy wave into an even better fitness routine.

[u/New-Statistician4542]

Hi! First pregnancy with a due date early February. I think a fit pregnancy is listening to my body but still maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. I hope to keep running and fully expect for that pace to slow. I also hope to continue to lift and am hoping to maintain my strength to help with birth and carrying around the little nugget after

[u/Otherwise_Rain6226]

Hello 👋🏻 second pregnancy after MMC earlier this year. Due mid December 2026. Looking to maintain my movement-centric lifestyle throughout pregnancy & in post. Looking for validation of the highs & lows, tips for workouts & community during this vulnerable time.