What is it about?
Running is a mass participation sport for all and the numbers of women participating is now far greater than men. Women who run find that there is a lack of information on how to look after themselves before, during and after pregnancy. This paper examines the benefits of running, the contraindications and gives practical advise for midwives.
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Why is it important?
There is a lack of information for women and midwives about running in pregnancy. This paper signposts the readers to a host of online support networks alongside the traditional sources of support.
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This page is a summary of: Physical activity in pregnancy: practical advice for women who run, British Journal of Midwifery, April 2019, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjom.2019.27.4.214.
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Resources
parkrun
This is a link to the parkrun organisation
Run Mummy Run
This is a social media organization set up for women who run
This Mum Runs
This is social media network for women who run
RunTogether
This is a resource where you can find information on local running groups - from beginners to expert.
This Girl Can
This is an initiative to get women of all shapes and sizes active.
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