Go Ahead, Stop and Pee: Running During Pregnancy and Postpartum

by Kate Mihevc Edwards, Blair Green

Slow down. Stop running. Pregnant and postpartum women have heard this advice since the beginning of time. Many runners have no idea what they can and cannot do during pregnancy and postpartum, leaving them unsure, scared, and susceptible to injury. This book throws out all those old wives' tales and proves that women can keep running--during and after pregnancy. All they need is the right information.

Written by two moms and physical therapists who also have a passion for running, Go Ahead, Stop and Pee is a fresh voice that empowers women to maintain their running lifestyle during pregnancy and postpartum. Combining first-hand experiences as well as science, this book:


Dispels some common myths about running pregnant and postpartum Presents key exercises for pregnant runners Helps women understand and care for their postpartum bodies Offers tips on maintaining a running lifestyle after the baby For any soon-to-be or new mom who doesn't want to "slow down", Go Ahead, Stop and Pee is the catalyst that will inspire her to keep going.

282 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2019

About the author

Kate Mihevc Edwards is a doctor of physical therapy, a board-certified orthopedic specialist, founder/CEO of Precision Performance & Physical Therapy, and host of “The Whole You” on the Lighter Side Network.

A former endurance athlete with thirteen marathons under her belt, Kate wrote Racing Heart to cope with her own experience with ARVC and to ultimately support others going through similar challenges. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Brian, and son, Andy.

Reviews

[Kelly Gegg · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I were a runner, I would absolutely have given this book 5 stars. It's jam-packed with everything a runner needs to know about what happens when they get pregnant, what to do (or not do) while they're pregnant, and the uphill battle they'll be going through after baby is born! It truly was fascinating to read. A very in-depth and informative book about what to expect as an athlete who gets pregnant or has had kids in the past! A must-read for anyone who is super active and runs all the time. Lots of insight as to what might be wrong, or what's going well!

[Anna Fuller · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars just because I’m thrilled this book exists, but wish there was more specific to c section recovery. Otherwise it’s great - an extremely technical look at what happens to your body while pregnant and nursing, and how to adapt your running during that time. Some of the info blew my mind; for instance I had no idea that breastfeeding mothers experience 1-3% bone loss per month, leading to an increased risk of stress fracture. I’ll definitely refer to the recovery exercises included here for many more weeks/months postpartum.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the exercises in this book were helpful as I returned to running postpartum. The information on bone mineral density (BMD) and breastfeeding was also good to be aware of. This books is a very practical guide and doesn't require that you read it cover to cover.