extreme pain!!!

[brie513]

Hello all, I am about 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant and I tried going for a run tonight about two hours ago. I started and shortly after I started getting a very sharp stabbing pain coming from my lower abdomen. I am worried  that by running I may have hurt the baby. I know that exercise is good while pregnant but what isnt good to do? I am very concerned right now.

[Morrisfamily2012]

It's good to exercise how ever your body is already adjusted to. I had just started walking and jogging about a month before I got preggo so I stopped because I was afraid I wasn't in tbe habit long enough for it to not effect the pregnancy. Now i'm in my second trimester and walk once or twice a week. I also work 6 to 8 hour shifts without breaks. I'm on my feet all day and pretty active so i'm sure that accounts for something.

[MamaBear0612]

My OB said to take it easy with exercise until I got past the first trimester, but I'm not sure if she was being cautious because I was a little older (34). Either way, probably a good idea to listen to your body and rest for at least a couple of days.

[brie513]

it goes away after i rest for a bit.  I used to get this pain alot about a year ago but it was on my left side and it was higher up. now the pain is lower and on my right side

[Marge524]

Sounds like it could be round ligament pain. Mine is a sharp stabbing pain that will go away after a bit. Mine is brought on by quick sudden movements!  But if it doesn't go away I would get checked out

[sehale]

If you're used to running, then you should be able to keep running. If you haven't already had an ultrasound, you need one to make sure you can still exercise like normal.