Lifting

blckwhtyllwgirl

So my doctor told me not to lift at all (or anything over 15 pounds or so). The problem is I co-own an event decor company and we constantly have heavy tubs, etc that need to be moved, lifted, etc. I can't simply not do it because I co-own it. I am the only one many times so I don't have a choice. What I am wondering is do any of you still lift heavy things - or have you had a baby before and lifted heavy things with no problem?

Barneso

You should be able to lift 25 (infrequently) without a problem.

You simply HAVE to not do it... you're pregnant.  Have the co-owner do the lifting or bring someone along and pay them to do the lifting.  Everyone knows you can't lift heavy things while you're pregnant. 

MrsRebecca

Hire someone else or have your co-owner do it while you do something else.

aggielauren

kimbarnes83:

You simply HAVE to not do it... you're pregnant.  Have the co-owner do the lifting or bring someone along and pay them to do the lifting.  Everyone knows you can't lift heavy things while you're pregnant. 

This exactly. To me, the baby is more important than simply having to lift stuff for your business. Find someone else to help you.

knedell

Just out of curiosity, why can you lift nothing over 15 (or 25) lbs?  Are you high risk?  I have not been told this and my dr has encouraged me to continue my workout routine which include weight. 

BUT if your dr told you not to, then you just need to get someone else to do the lifting. 

Barneso

knedell:

Just out of curiosity, why can you lift nothing over 15 (or 25) lbs?  Are you high risk?  I have not been told this and my dr has encouraged me to continue my workout routine which include weight. 

BUT if your dr told you not to, then you just need to get someone else to do the lifting. 

Not sure how much lifting you're talking about but I'd double-check with your doctor.  It has nothing to do with being high risk.

In general, with non-risky pregnancies, lifting in the first trimester is discouraged because it can lead to placental abruption.  

In later pregnancy lifting shouldn't be done because it can cause premature labor, I believe.

mrsain1105

kimbarnes83:

knedell:

Just out of curiosity, why can you lift nothing over 15 (or 25) lbs?  Are you high risk?  I have not been told this and my dr has encouraged me to continue my workout routine which include weight. 

BUT if your dr told you not to, then you just need to get someone else to do the lifting. 

Not sure how much lifting you're talking about but I'd double-check with your doctor.  It has nothing to do with being high risk.

In general, with non-risky pregnancies, lifting in the first trimester is discouraged because it can lead to placental abruption.  

In later pregnancy lifting shouldn't be done because it can cause premature labor, I believe.

My doctor actually told me something quite different.  I expressed that it would be pretty hard to avoid lifting my 23 lbs toddler many, many times per day.  My doc said that there actually isn't any risk to the baby - that the reason that they tell you not to lift over 25-30 lbs is because you are more likely to pull a muscle.

MrsRebecca

mrsain1105:

kimbarnes83:

knedell:

Just out of curiosity, why can you lift nothing over 15 (or 25) lbs?  Are you high risk?  I have not been told this and my dr has encouraged me to continue my workout routine which include weight. 

BUT if your dr told you not to, then you just need to get someone else to do the lifting. 

Not sure how much lifting you're talking about but I'd double-check with your doctor.  It has nothing to do with being high risk.

In general, with non-risky pregnancies, lifting in the first trimester is discouraged because it can lead to placental abruption.  

In later pregnancy lifting shouldn't be done because it can cause premature labor, I believe.

My doctor actually told me something quite different.  I expressed that it would be pretty hard to avoid lifting my 23 lbs toddler many, many times per day.  My doc said that there actually isn't any risk to the baby - that the reason that they tell you not to lift over 25-30 lbs is because you are more likely to pull a muscle.

This. I expressed concern early on because my job could be physical at times. She said not to be concerned and lift what I felt comfortable with. I know my strength and I know what's too much for me.

Barneso

That's really good to hear.  I'll confirm with my doctor.  I had visions of straining my groin and everything 'falling out.'

MrsRebecca

kimbarnes83:

That's really good to hear.  I'll confirm with my doctor.  I had visions of straining my groin and everything 'falling out.'

I think you're safe 

Just don't overdo it. If you're feeling tired, go easy.

blckwhtyllwgirl

Thanks for all the replies. I am not high risk. I obviously lifted these things for awhile now - over a year on a regular basis. It sounds like I will be ok. Obviously once I get later in my pregnancy and into the third trimester I will stop all lifting completely.