I lifted a sink a short distance and now I'm worried that I might have done some harm.
2006-08-15 21:56:26 · 14 answers · asked by Big Ben 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it isn't allowed to life heavy things during a pregnancy because lifting takes effort and force. The muscles that contract are those of the lower body and shoulder. Lifting puts added force on those muscles that are connected to your stomach and lower body area. During lifting - the weight falls on your lower back, legs, hips - areas that are all interconnected to the muscles of your uterus. The force alone can abort a fetus.
2006-08-15 22:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Equinox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well don't do it again. You almost certainly have not hurt yourself but you need to take care, that's all. Lifting involves a lot of muscles in your tummy area. You shouldn't stretch or strain but you're not handicapped, you're just pregnant and I'm guesing early stages because if it was later stages, getting out of bed is enough heavy lifting for most women!
2006-08-16 05:01:39 · answer #2 · answered by scotsman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you bones are weaker and under more strain when you are pregnant plus you could really damage your back and may do some harm to the baby.
if you are in pain i suggest you contact your midwife for a once over (better safe than sorry)
and i strongly suggest you leave all lifting till after baby is here and don't forget depending on your delivery your body needs a few months to adjust after birth and they say it actually takes about 2yrs to full recover from birth so no lifting after birth either for awhile
2006-08-16 06:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stresses and strains on the female body during pregnancy are redistributed and it is not worth the risk.
That being said, during my second successful pregnancy, I moved furniture! Before that I miscarried at 13 weeks after bending down to pick up my handbag and twisting awkwardly.
If you were going to miscarry you would know almost immediately, I did. I got three tiny but distinct sort sharp pains and that was it.
2006-08-16 06:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's strains the muscles and the uterus is one big muscle. It could cause miscarriage if you are not that far along or premature labour if you are.
Most times nothing happens though so don't fret about it. Just be more sensible from now on.
2006-08-16 05:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miscarriage, pulled muscles and back. You need to look after your back during pregnancy, especially towards the end, think of all the extra weight it's carrying.
2006-08-16 05:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is the fear of pullin the muscle around your uterus. However if u are not feeling any pain i would not worry about it.. If you are you should call your doctor
2006-08-16 05:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by Shannon A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may break the membranes and induce preterm labor
if nothing happpened to u sp far nothing will for that incident
be careful next time
2006-08-16 05:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by poison_ivy_sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No unless you have pain or bleeding you are ok, I had a similar scare whilst preggers.
2006-08-16 05:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by Barneyboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can cause the placenta to pull away from the uterus causin a miscarriage
2006-08-16 11:49:47 · answer #10 · answered by alss03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋