Hi all,

My husband and I are ready to start a family. Ready as we'll ever be!

We are both fit & healthy and approaching our mid-30s. My commute is 200km/week (125 miles/week) and pretty intense in terms of hill climbs but it's extremely satisfying and I'd like to continue while we are trying to conceive. Also, I'm conscious that it could +12 months to fall pregnant so I'd like to keep things normal by sticking to my current routine.

My concern is:

Will I cause myself to miscarry if I continue cycling (a) before I realize I am pregnant and (b) after I fall pregnant?

The two issues that concern me are monitoring my heart rate and maintaining my body temperature because both would be impossible to achhieve on my commute (and there are no alternative routes).

Also, I have read that you & the baby will be fine if you *maintain* your current fitness practice i.e. so long as you have been doing it for at least 3 months prior to conception (which I definitely have).

There seems to be a lot of conflicting information - and a lot of misinformation - so I'd be grateful for a healthy dose of practical & sensible advice

Nic.