Probably a dumb question, but can you...

Slates2591 · November 2008

Can you dislodge or harm a fetus with yardwork? My DH was supposed to transplant these small Holly bushes for me (I am a landscape designer and do this all the summer long) After many nagging times of asking him to do it, I finally did it myself. Earlier today, I had my appointment and ultrasound, measuring 12 weeks, all is well with a 152 bpm heartbeat. I think I was so excited and feeling great that I could move mountains, or my Holly Bushes. But I am so worried that I dislodged the fetus, disconnected something important, and am so angry at myself for not being patient. Help! Anyone have any insight?

Jennywren82 · November 2008

I once saw a woman who was 8 months pregnant mowing the lawn. I think you'll be ok.

Slates2591 · November 2008

That'll probably be me...

Just nervous this time around, had m/c in May at 8 weeks. Thanks for the reassurance!

rouge411 · November 2008

I wouldn't really worry about it... I've walked home from the grocery store and carried suitcases up three flights of stairs and everything/everyone is still "lodged"!

sgrl · November 2008

You can tell me to shut up if you already knew this, but be sure to wear gloves if you're digging around in the dirt - you can get toxoplasmosis from the soil.