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Can doing a lot of heavy lifting really make you go into labor? I’m 28 weeks and have been told not to lift too much by everyone around me but I work in a bakery and in order to even bake bread, cookies etc. I need to be lifting the boxes! Coworkers have even started getting mad at me for lifting too much saying I’m gonna make her come early but my doctor hasn’t said anything to me about it so I don’t know how much of that is true. Anyone know or had experience with this?

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If you did it pre-pregnancy, unless high risk, you should be able to do it during pregnancy. There are several women who lift weights and do their regular routines while pregnant. I'd ask your dr for confirmation.

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My doctor told me that anything done pre-pregnancy is generally safe while pregnant. Just listen to your body. I’ve been throwing around 50 lb boxes my whole pregnancy and still pregnant with a healthy baby at 39 weeks.

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Midwife said nothing over 20 lbs for me. I would call your doctor and talk to them about it. You shouldn't be lifting over 30 since this is your job. Your body is used to it so they may not have much of an issue as long as it's not too much. Just call and talk to them. It is possible to make yourself go into labor if you continue too much.

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This would be situational. My OB said since I have a normal healthy pregnancy I can lift what I was used to lifting. But each person is different. I would ask your OB.

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It is definitely true ! You should not be lifting anything heavy ! I’m not sure if the limit is 20-30 pounds but they say not to even lift your small toddlers if you have one. I’d definitely stop now with you being so far along .

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