Discussing family history. I metioned that only 1 miscargiarge in family was my auntie, who at 3 months lifted a heavy gate to let the cows out. She felt a tearing and lost the baby that night. my doc says that wouldn't cause a miscarriage, and that there was something else going on too...
2006-11-01 05:12:03 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
he said that lifting and all is fine during pregnancy and that the body is more limber and cushioned for lifting during preg.
2006-11-01 05:12:54 · update #1
I would have thought the same thing as you, but I googled it and apparently he was right. But definitely, if you don't feel comfortable lifting heavy objects while pregnant, don't.
2006-11-01 05:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by Laura R 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is true the lifting most likely would not have caused the miscarriage itself. If she felt a tearing their would have had to been something out of place to tear. Like a placenta that was not fully attached, which without lifting she could have had the miscarriage anyway.
In family history your aunt is not to much of a factor. For miscarriage it is mostly just your mom, grandma, and sisters. And with that it is why they miscarried if for unusual reasons, late miscarriages, or multiple losses.
If you do not feel comfortable with your doctor then I would say get a new doctor, because if you are not comfortable it won't be a good experience for you. But just based upon the question, no I wouldn't change doctors.
2006-11-01 13:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 15 weeks along. Early in her pregnancy she had a threatened miscarriage with bleeding and cramping. Her doctor told her that most miscarriages are due to an abnormality in the conception process or the development of the baby. She also told my daughter that a woman's body is uniquely designed to protect the baby and it is rare and requires quite a bit of trauma to miscarry a normal healthy baby. It was different thinking than when I was having my babies 20-plus years ago, but a lot of medical advancements and study have been done since then. I don't think you doctor is an idiot, but if you think he is, then yes, you should find another doctor. You should feel confident and trusting of any doctor you see and should feel free to switch any time you don't feel that way.
2006-11-01 13:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd believe the doc over your aunt. Perhaps something else happened to her she didn't want to tell anyone, or something happened that caused miscarriage, and she just assumed it was the lifting. I do believe it's okay to lift things while pregnant. I would personally stop at about seven months, just because the pressure would be uncomfortable, and I wouldn't want to pull a muscle or fall over or something. Way back when there was work to be done around the farm, women did what they had to do, pregnant or not. Just lift safely and effectively, to minimize injury to yourself. And keep your doc, he sounds like he knows what he's talking about.
2006-11-01 13:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard that your not suppose to lift anything over 5lbs or try to limit your lifting as much as possible that's what my doc told me but your suppose to feel comfortable with your doctor and your suppose to trust your doctor because your putting the life of your child in your doctors hands so if you feel doubts or you really dont have faith in your doctor then you should definitely switch doctors do what makes you feel most comfortable do what your heart feels is right
2006-11-01 21:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by bellababi44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavy lifting does have the risk of miscarriage. Get a second opinion even a third.
2006-11-01 13:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not going to say that he was an idiot for saying that. Not all doctors agree on all things, but if you dont feel comfortable with him or even just question him a little, change doctors, trust me, if you dont, later on you will regret it.
I moved to Florida late in my pregnancy, so I got stuck with the only doctor that still had room for another patient. ((there were 16 kids born the night my son was born)). I hated him. I didnt like anything he told me, I didnt like a lot of things about him and his methods and everyday i wished I could get another doctor, but it was too late.
Trust me, find one you like and really really like and switch before its too late.
2006-11-01 13:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Barbi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he's right....the "LIFTING" rules is an old wives talk. I found that out through my doctor as well. Miscarriage is usually connected with fetal abnormalities and such...here is a great website on what causes miscarriages...
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/miscarriage/page2_em.htm
your Dr's not wrong at all
good luck
2006-11-01 13:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by CMA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
times have changed. NOw pregnant women are encouraged to do normal activities they did before being pregnant. I am 6 & 1/2 months along and a CNA. I lift and transfere heavey residents most days by myself. Its fine.
Just go along with what your body tells you. IF you are feeling healthy and strong, then you are. If you start feeling weak or dizzy, take a break, get a snack and have your blood pressure checked. But activity is perfectly fine for most pregnant women.
2006-11-01 13:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I do think that you may need to get a second opinion on that one. While it may be true that you can lift things (no more than 20 pounds, to be on the safe side), for him to say that that had no effect on the miscarriage is a reach. I wouldn't say that that is grounds to switch doctors, however, that is a point against him and if he makes more of those same kinds of generalizations, you may need to look elsewhere for your prenatal services.
2006-11-01 13:18:21 · answer #10 · answered by msbanner@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋