Lifting heavy objects?

Question

Do you think it's safe for pregnant women to lift heavy objects? I'm 13 weeks pregnant and once or twice a week my job requires me to lift 15+ lbs. was wondering if everyone else thinks it's fine. My Dr. Said it's fine but last time I did my upper stomach would hurt some.

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The weight limit is 35lbs and if you're used to lifting the weight you can still continue. There's a lot of women who lift weights prior to pregnancy and continue, so there's no reason you can continue lifting 15lbs. Just follow proper lifting instruction (lift with legs not back) and you should be fine. If you end up in a lot of pain or discomfort take a break.

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If you have pain or discomfort, don't do it. Better to play it  safe...

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In general it's fine, but if it's causing you pain or discomfort then stop.

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My doctor told me nothing over 20lbs which there's nothing that heavy at work. I say do what is comfortable for you.

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Listen to your body.

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I was told by my doctor I could lift things I could normally lift before pregnancy so I did my regular tasks at work until my belly got too big and it was just in the way but my baby was born normal and healthy at 39+4

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I did some heavy lifting while sprin cleaning and was about 20 weeks. I tend to be pretty active and was just extra careful to not life with my back but to bend my knees. I'm 22+3 now and definitely don't feel like I could do that safely without my husband helping.

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I still go to the gym and lift weights- I'm currently 135 and have lifted up to 115 still at 12 weeks 🤷🏼‍♀️ But if you aren't used to lifting anything at all then I would probably restrict yourself to under 25lbs. You should be able to lift 15lbs still

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The weight limit is about 25lbs, I wouldn't lift anything more than that. And listen to your body!

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