Carrying/lifting heavy toddler while pregnant?

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I have an almost 2 year old. He’s 28lbs. I carry him a lot and of course lift him in and out of his crib and high chair multiple times a day. I’m 13 weeks pregnant. I asked my midwife if it was ok to keep doing all this, and she said couldn’t tell me yes or no. Personally she thinks it’s fine but technically it’s not recommended. What do you do? Obviously I have to still lift him in and out but I might need to stop carrying him so much?

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I’m 29 weeks with a 4 year old, I don’t carry her but I’ll pick her up and hug her, tickle or swing her around. I can’t do much with her but I do pick her up and hug her. She weighs 38-40lbs.

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I would personally suggest you only do it when necessary, if he doesn’t need to be lifted/carried save the stress on your body and don’t :) you won’t be able to carry him when you have a new born!

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I carry my almost 2.5 year old who weighs between 30 and 35 pounds to and from the school bus I drive 4 times a day. I’ve always carried her so I’m used to it and haven’t had any pain or discomfort from it   Might get harder as time goes on but so far it’s fine

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My two year old is 30 pounds and I’m 25 weeks. My midwife has no concerns. If you’ve been doing it all along there’s generally no reason why you can keep on doing it.

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I’m 25 weeks pregnant with twins on modified bedrest and pick up my 2 year old who weighs 37lbs and pick up and help my 50lb 5 year old and 45 lb 4 year old out of the car.

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I’m 27 weeks and carry my 2 year old. My doctor has never said it’s an issue and to continue doing so as long as it’s not causing discomfort or too much strain.

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Im doing it too I wear a pregnancy support belt which helps to protect my back. But I mean I have to lift him. I just do it carefully and with my legs and if he wants to be cuddled I sit with him instead of stand. Little adjustments.

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I’ve got the same problem found it ok up until now I’m 21 weeks I’ve decided to move my son into a bed as I can’t manage the cot anymore. I think you just have to take it day by day and if it’s uncomfortable or painful don’t do it if not necessary

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I carried my 1 year old who is 25 pounds around my entire pregnancy

Carrying/lifting heavy toddler while pregnant?

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