Motherhood Running Archives - The Mother Runners https://www.themotherrunners.com/category/motherhood-running/ Watch us fly. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:10:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themotherrunners.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-themotherrunners_logo_web_test3-1-150x150.jpg Motherhood Running Archives - The Mother Runners https://www.themotherrunners.com/category/motherhood-running/ 32 32 9 Game-Changing Benefits of the Sauna After a Workout https://www.themotherrunners.com/benefits-sauna-after-workout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benefits-sauna-after-workout https://www.themotherrunners.com/benefits-sauna-after-workout/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:54:03 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12899 The benefits of sauna after a workout are plenty and include faster recovery time, improved cardiovascular health, a stronger immune system, improved mood, and even a longer life. As long as you don’t have any contraindications (pregnancy, heart conditions), enjoying the sauna after your workout can even enhance the effects of your workout. I have ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/benefits-sauna-after-workout/feed/ 0 Is Running Good for PCOS? https://www.themotherrunners.com/is-running-good-for-pcos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-running-good-for-pcos https://www.themotherrunners.com/is-running-good-for-pcos/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 08:10:32 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12690 Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a hormone imbalance that impacts up to 10 percent of females with ovaries. Is running good for PCOS? Studies show that aerobic exercise like running can improve the quality of life for women with PCOS—but not in every case.  Read on to learn more about the potential benefits of ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/is-running-good-for-pcos/feed/ 0 Hot Weather & Pregnancy: How to Safely Run in the Heat https://www.themotherrunners.com/hot-weather-pregnancy-running/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-weather-pregnancy-running https://www.themotherrunners.com/hot-weather-pregnancy-running/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:11:47 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12851 There is a long-standing belief of a high risk of overheating during pregnancy because pregnant women have a higher core body temperature than non-pregnant women. This is particularly a concern when exercising in hot weather. However, recent research shows pregnant women may not be at a greater risk for overheating after all though they are ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/hot-weather-pregnancy-running/feed/ 0 I Feel Pain in My Lower Abdomen When Running as a Female https://www.themotherrunners.com/pain-lower-abdomen-when-running-female/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pain-lower-abdomen-when-running-female https://www.themotherrunners.com/pain-lower-abdomen-when-running-female/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:01:04 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12675 Lower abdomen pain when running as a female can be caused by pelvic floor dysfunction or a muscular strain, among other causes. In most cases, it’s best to see a healthcare professional about your stomach or pelvic pain–especially if it lasts longer than 24 hours. Feeling pain in the lower abdomen when running as a ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/pain-lower-abdomen-when-running-female/feed/ 0 When Can I Take a Bath After Giving Birth? https://www.themotherrunners.com/when-can-i-take-bath-after-giving-birth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-can-i-take-bath-after-giving-birth https://www.themotherrunners.com/when-can-i-take-bath-after-giving-birth/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:17:52 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12585 Baths are a wonderful form a self-care for new moms. But you may be wondering, when can I take a bath after giving birth? For most women, you will have to wait 4-6 weeks to take a bath safely. Read on to learn what variables impact when you can take your first post birth bath. ... Read more

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]]> https://www.themotherrunners.com/when-can-i-take-bath-after-giving-birth/feed/ 0 Swimming Postpartum: When Can You Swim After Giving Birth? https://www.themotherrunners.com/swimming-postpartum-when-can-you-swim-after-giving-birth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swimming-postpartum-when-can-you-swim-after-giving-birth https://www.themotherrunners.com/swimming-postpartum-when-can-you-swim-after-giving-birth/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:21:38 +0000 https://www.themotherrunners.com/?p=12570 Swimming is a great low-impact exercise that can ready the body for running. But most postpartum women must wait about 6 weeks to start swimming after giving birth due to a risk for infection. Read on to learn about how long to wait to swim given your birth experience. Giving birth has many surprises. One ... Read more

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