2006-08-26 06:23:54 · 22 answers · asked by nadia31931 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had heard that it was dangerous to do when pregnant. Thanks.
2006-08-26 06:24:25 · update #1
I have heard this one too. My grandmother use to say it and I asked my Dr. about it when I was pg with my oldest son, now 15. It is an old wives tale. The only restrictions that you need to worry about are the ones that your Dr. gives you.
There are a lot of old wives tales out there about pregnancy. Don't bend over, don't run, don;t swim. Again only worry about what the Dr. tells you and use common sense and everything will be just fine.
2006-08-26 14:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by mleetta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can vacuum. Just don't over do it or lug around a heavy vacuum. If you do own one that's heavy, have someone else carry it up/down stairs for you, but you can vacuum just the same. Take breaks if you feel winded...
The only "chore" you CAN NOT do when pregnant (of the normal-type stuff) is change the litter box. Pregnant women should stay well away from kitty litter.
2006-08-26 06:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by mandabear3121 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can vacuum while pregnant, unless you are on bed rest or very near term, there is no reason why you shouldn't. Don't carry the vacuum around, just pull it behind you.
I will add however that while I was pregnant my husband did all the vacuuming. He was very sweet and really did a lot. He wouldn't let me do laundry or vacuum or mop - DAMN - wish I was pregnant again!!! LOL
2006-08-26 06:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by cyndi71mom 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can! Unless you are on bed rest you can do anything you would normally do I rearraanged my daughters bedroom and did gardening all the time when I was pregnant! As long as your body is used to doing the activity you are fine
2006-08-26 06:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by rye252000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am 3 monthes pregnant and I vaccum everyday. And I did the same my whole pregnancy with my son. Never had any problems
2006-08-26 06:29:23 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have two children pregnant with number three and i have always had to vacume, if i don't do it, it won't get done. Everything is fine with my two oldest children and everything seems fine with my pregnancy. I have never heard of this. HOPE THIS HELPS. I'm currently six months along
2006-08-26 06:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not whoever told you that BS lied to you. I am pregnant and I vacuum...who wants a dirty house.
2006-08-26 06:26:16 · answer #7 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can still vacuum when pregnant. it is ok if you are just vacuuming and not carrying it
2006-08-26 06:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by Stacey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best person to sak about this is your doctor. If it is early in your pregnancy, and it doesn't strain you to do so - then by all means vaccuum. But if it starts being a strain on you in any way then I would ask your doctor.
2006-08-26 06:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by Heather R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,u can.But with care of course.
Just don't over-exert yourself in that chore and risk having a miscarriage.
Be careful..you are not working alone now :)
2006-08-26 06:27:32 · answer #10 · answered by cascadingrainbows 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋