Heavy Lifting?

Question

I'm only a couple weeks pregnant should I be avoiding heavy lifting and ladder throughout my whole pregnancy or am I still okay to do heavy lift, and climbing up and down ladders?

Answer

If you've been lifting heavy prior to pregnancy, your body is typically fine to continue. I think the danger with ladders is they are a fall risk. As you get bigger, your balance can be affected as well.

Some doctors will tell you no more than 20 lbs. I lift heavy and wasn't told a number but just not to strain too hard, and listen to my body.

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I'm 30w and work at an assisted living facility. My doctor is well aware of what I do and told me I could continue to work without restrictions. I assist in transferring 200+lb adults.

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Even with placenta previa I could lift up to 20 pounds per my Dr. If you don't have a shortened cervix or bleeding you can lift 20 pounds (actually without my previa condition my Dr said I could lift my 35 pound toddler) if it doesn't feel too strenuous on you. If you feel strain doing any activity then stop. As far as the ladder, the climbing is ok but the risk is in falling as that can be harmful. So with stairs etc don't wear soft socks etc that can cause you to slip and hold the railing, otherwise it's fine

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You should take it easy and avoid to prevent an accident or injury. My mom told me not to lift anything when I told her I was pregnant again for the 3rd time. She is adamant about it but its cute she worries.  Lol

Answer

No heavy lifting. Not sure about ladder climbing

Heavy Lifting?

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