Women are turning to a runners’ hack to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes
Sporting a baby bump changes the body’s energy demands in ways runners can appreciate: An entire pregnancy calls for about 80,000 extra calories — nearly the caloric cost of running a marathon once a week for 40 weeks straight.

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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Aug 4, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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