2007-01-04 10:15:15 · 10 answers · asked by rachel_anderson69 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I would avoid lifting if you can, but.
I was a bartender at a very very busy downtown Toronto bar where moving 30 cases of beer and kegs (with a partner) each night was neccessary when I first found out I was pregnant.
I worked there until I was three months and didnt tell them I was pregnant until just before I stopped working there.
I stilll moved the cases and stopped moving the kegs, my doctor and whatever else I read, said, that as long as it is something you are accustomed to moving (not new lifting) then there is not a problem.
And it wasnt!,.. I had a health, problem-free pregnancy and a 9lb 7oz baby girl.
After all, we still lift our older children (if any) right?
2007-01-04 10:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by Pro_Dog_Trainer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone says... ask your doctor. Its really important to keep in constant communication with him or her.
It's different for everyone depending on the risk level of pregnancy, the condition you are already in, etc.
I have a very physical job and was told that I could continue doing anything that I normally do as long as I felt comfortable doing it. My doctor just stressed that I shouldn't starty anything new b/c my body wasn't conditioned to it.
But, really, ask your doc. A job left undone, or a few muscles with less tone are SO much less important than a healthy happy little one.
Good luck in your pregnancy... hope you are feeling well.
2007-01-04 10:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by Amalthea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask my doc if I was you. i work at a funeral home and we obviously lifet alot of heavy things there. My doc told me to continue to lift what I was used to (i.e.casksts) because my body was used to it. I did and I lifeted everything until my belly just got too big and got in the way. The other girl that works down there was told the same thing, so I would just check with your doctor.
2007-01-04 11:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by Lucky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally no more than 20 llbs. Ask your dr if she has a certain suggestion she wants you to do. Just remember to lift wiht your legs and not your back. Good luck
2007-01-04 10:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by mktk401 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ask your doctor but my doctor told me from the start no lifting, pushing, pulling more then 20 lbs.
2007-01-04 10:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by Bunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really think that your supposed to lift anything heavy. Like laundry and small boxes are fine. But I wouldn't be picking up large objects.
2007-01-04 10:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by hh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably discuss it with your doctor, but I've been told NOTHING over 30LBS. I think it depends on each person individually. You should always be cautious and btw, what are husbands/boyfriends for anyway??
2007-01-04 10:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by qteapie210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing that you can't handle. With all my pregnancies (3) I played sports and left items that i new i could handle. mothers with other young ones left there child up so i say what ever you can handle.
2007-01-04 10:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by 2b-nice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since everyone is different your best bet would be to ask your doctor. Only S/He knows what your limits and capabilities are.
2007-01-04 10:22:07 · answer #9 · answered by pepepippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN DO WHAT EVER YOU WERE DOING BEFORE YOU GOT PG WHEN YOU ARE PG. AS LONG AS YOU ARE NOT A HGH RISK PG. GOOD LUCK ANY QUESTIONS CALL YOUR DR
2007-01-04 10:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by shelly2004grad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋