Lifting heavy things while pregnant

JazzyLilySymone · August 2014

So my mother in law came back with loads of groceries and I helped to bring them inside, I know your not supposed to carry or lift heavy things while pregnant.is my baby alright, I get so overwhelmed with thoughts of loosing the baby. Is it safe to lift?

CoozieInMyPurse · August 2014

Seriously? Groceries? You are fine. I would interpret that precaution to be don't lift things that you would consider heavy while not pregnant. So I'll lay off the 50 lb bag of dog food or my 60 lb niece. A grocery bag of canned goods and bananas would seem excessive to not lift to me.

I have heard some of the ladies who have medical jobs say that they are prohibited by their employers from lifting more than 25 lb while pregnant, but even that is probably on the extremely cautious side.

JennyP0222 · August 2014

You can carry groceries. Just do not toss a 50lb bag of rocks over your shoulders and walk a mile.

JCWhitey · August 2014

What kind of food are you buying if the bags are that heavy???

My son is 24 lbs and I frequently carry him + the diaper bag + multiple bags of groceries at the same time. The baby is A-OK.

FrecklesInside · August 2014

Groceries?? You aren't some delicate flower just because you are pregnant.

It's OK. Promise.

igl08 · August 2014

@chrain OMG! lol

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JazzyLilySymone · August 2014

Hey I'm only asking because this is my first time being pregnant. I'm only being careful it's not like I found out at 4 months I just found out like 4 days ago! Am I wrong for being safe and not wanting to hurt my baby?!

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JazzyLilySymone · August 2014

Why is everyone on here so rude? I just asked a question ??

reyes1981ss · August 2014

When I was pregnant with my 1st child, I had unexplained bleeding my whole pregnancy that's why I was in bed rest since week 4. I cannot even lift a gallon of milk without bleeding. My high risk doctor told me that every time I bleed is a potential miscarriage. My sweet boy is 3 years old now. I guess if You're not cramping or bleeding after carrying the groceries, then You and the baby are fine.

hveo · August 2014

You should be fine. I didn't know on my first pregnancy either (on second now) but my doctor told me 25 lbs is the limit. Also let your Body tell you. I felt fine with the first one but I get different pains now so I take it a little easier:) It's hard to not question everything but it's very normal. So ignore the rude comments and take it easy!

shootznladrz · August 2014

I seriously thought this was a troll at first.

ngolimento · August 2014

OP, take a long moment and think about how humans have survived as a species through all the centuries, and how there are BILLIONS of us now.

Does that sound like a species that randomly miscarries because of picking up a 5 to 10 lb item? Seriously, think about it long and hard. Trust in your own intelligence, because I refuse to believe that you aren't smart enoughto answer that question.

chaysefaith · August 2014

I wish you guys would have given different answers. Then I could have showed this thread to S and told him I really can't do anything while pregnant and he needs to start carrying in groceries, taking out the garbage, and doing the dishes.

bumpuser10258960 · August 2014

I just finished lifting a 40lb bar at the gym this morning... I'm a rebel like that.

almeyer2013 · August 2014

JazzyLilySymone said:
Why is everyone on here so rude? I just asked a question ??

shootznladrz said:
I seriously thought this was a troll at first.

I think she is slowly turning into one. The next thing she will post is a thread of how she thought this forum was a safe place for support.

No one was being rude. Just because we aren't telling you what you want to hear about your misconceptions of carrying groceries, doesn't mean we are being rude.
Plus weren't you the one who started a a cramps thread yesterday? Seriously, if you are going to be in a forum, think about your questions. Search old threads.. You will save yourself (and us) the embarrassment and eye rolls
I get it this is your first baby, perhaps you should buy a baby book and READ it. It's better to be a somewhat educated first time mom than to make all first time moms look bad.

bwftw · August 2014

This is my first and I carried two gallons of paint yesterday. At the same time.

ngolimento · August 2014

MauiBliss said:

JazzyLilySymone said:

Why is everyone on here so rude? I just asked a question ??

You asked a ridiculous question. If you'd stopped for just a minute and thought about it, you'd realize how silly it was. I'm a first time mom. It never occurred to me I couldn't carry groceries because I see pregnant mothers carrying their other children all the time, or a diaper bag, or lifting strollers in and out of cars, for example.

Unless you have been told you are high risk by your doctor, you don't need to live in a little bubble and clutch at your pearls every time you need to walk past a bar where you might get a whiff of vodka or if someone asks you to please pass the pitcher of water because it might be too heavy.

I hate the "first time mom, stop being so meaaaaaaan to meeeeeeeee" card.

****quote***

I'm a first time mom, so that means you have to treat me like a super delicate special flower, and support me like a bra. Google doesn't work for us because of a special filter.

almeyer2013 · August 2014

I am also tired of women blaming their hormones for their stupidity.

chaysefaith · August 2014

Oh, also, I picked up my 8 year old the other day. I needed some crackers off the top shelf in the grocery store and I couldn't reach them.

cafecreme · August 2014

CityBee said:

I thought this was going to be about lifting like bags of cement or something.
I'd rather make as few trips as possible so I'm the pregnant lady with a 25lb toddler in one arm and no less than 6 grocery bags cutting into my other arm while I speed walk into my house.

Yup, this.

kelseypie · August 2014

I usually carry groceries up the stairs while I have this attached. You're fine.

transplantedhawkeye · August 2014

I'm one of the ladies who has a medical job who has the 25lb lifting restriction. Alas, my midwife doesn't want me to help transfer fresh surgical patients from stretcher to bed, my body is used to lifting like that on a regular basis so I would be fine. As time moves along, I'd just listen to the signals my body is giving me and stop when it says, "no that's enough". I've started on the lifting restriction earlier than usual due to another unrelated injury, so I turned in all the forms, or I probably would have ignored the restriction, because again my body is used to it.

I have a 5 year old and my midwife also said, go ahead and lift him if you want, just take it easy.

I love the pics that chrain posted, yeah, these women are heavily pregnant and lifting, but their bodies are used to it, I wouldn't recommend starting a lifting regimen for the first time while pregnant, but continue the activities you've been doing.

A bag or 6 of groceries isn't going to do any harm unless you were to have been on bedrest anyway.

Seriously those grocery bags can't handle anything over 10lbs before they break anyway.

Listen to your body, continue to be active, your body will let you know if it is too much.

Also while putting those groceries away, check the bags, you may have dropped your sense of humor in there. You WILL need it for this board.

janda426 · August 2014

Does anyone have a sense of humor anymore?!

almeyer2013 · August 2014

Not since the mc rib was taken off the mcdonalds menu.

jpavenski · August 2014

Those pics are pretty cool! Wonder why my mid wife told me not to lift three pound weights?! I told her I usually do 5 lbs & still wanted to work out. She said something about something that happens when your muscle tightens.

alexandria22489 · August 2014

How about the women that are single mothers? Can they survive without eating, since they can't carry groceries? How do they do it?!?

Total sarcasm, just incase that didn't come across lol

vargasgurl · August 2014

Not that I am recommending this ... But when I was pregnant w my first. I helped my mother stand up (she's in a wheel chair and her right side is affected) I did this well through my 8months. I was nervous as well but I was extremely careful. I was always more concerned as to what would happen if she fell and I couldn't lifer her from the ground because that would be more dead weight.

I currently help her do the same thing when I go visit her but I'm not so sure I will do my whole pregnancy.

I did all the grocery shopping and carried all the groceries into my home when my husband was unavailable. I think your fine!

BrittST · August 2014

I'm sure lifting groceries is fine. Everyone's body is different though. If you weren't doing any heavy lifting before you were pregnant(like lifting weights), then yeah be careful doing it now that you are pregnant. Write down a list of questions and worries to ask your doctor at your first prenatal appointment and he or she can put your mind more at ease. It's healthy to have some worries about your unborn child, you just want to protect it. Instinct. Good luck hunn.

BostonAlison · August 2014

Guyies!!

Someone told me not to reach for things on high shelves over the weekend, because the cord STRANGLES THE BABY obvs!!!!!

PSA.

052806 · August 2014

I lift my 40 lb almost 5 year old and my 30 lb 2.5 year old regularly. I also just moved textbooks in my classroom.

breanna1721 · August 2014

megaugust10 said:
I had to lift and carry a 35 lb tub of cat liter and I am still fine. Also right now carrying around a 23 lb cat.

Shouldn't be touching cat litter while pregnant, the chemicals are harmful to the baby

bwftw · August 2014

breanna1721 said:

megaugust10 said:
I had to lift and carry a 35 lb tub of cat liter and I am still fine. Also right now carrying around a 23 lb cat.
Shouldn't be touching cat litter while pregnant, the chemicals are harmful to the baby

Nope, not the chemicals of the litter itself. It has to do with toxins released when the cat poops. And it sounds like it was a new untouched tub.

transplantedhawkeye · August 2014

I just can't on this one.

chaysefaith · August 2014

breanna1721 said:

I had to lift and carry a 35 lb tub of cat liter and I am still fine. Also right now carrying around a 23 lb cat.
Shouldn't be touching cat litter while pregnant, the chemicals are harmful to the baby

Isn't cat litter just...clay?

Shit. I better stay away from gravel roads too.

ginetim · August 2014

You all are so mean... She just asked a simple question and I don't think it's a must for you to reply.. If you feel her question is so ridiculous then ignore it; it's not compulsory for you to drop a comment.. Talking abt google, if the internet answers all question then I wonder why u all are on this site in the first place... Mrs too know all...

chaysefaith · August 2014

ginetim said:

You all are so mean... She just asked a simple question and I don't think it's a must for you to reply.. If you feel her question is so ridiculous then ignore it; it's not compulsory for you to drop a comment.. Talking abt google, if the internet answers all question then I wonder why u all are on this site in the first place... Mrs too know all...

1) For entertainment

2) To keep me busy during the work day

3) Because I love these haggard trolls.

anikajs · August 2014

Wow! Rough replies! Sounds like you are just nervous... That's totally normal. But yes it's ok!
I personally have been bodybuilding for 10 years so I lift quite heavy even while preggo. But everyone is different! Do whats comfortable!

Strawberry9 · August 2014

My doctor told me to keep it less than 25 lbs. However my son is about that weight plus other bags I carry with him and I've been fine!

youghlakebaby · August 2014

You're ok to lift anything you were lifting before pregnancy. I had to put my 140+ pound lazy butt dog in the car yesterday cuz she wouldn't jump. No harm done. And I go to the gym and lift weights throughout the week. Grocery bags are the least of your worries

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