define "heavy"

[dd]

Several people have told me, "No heavy lifting!" I've also seen it mentioned on here. Can someone define "heavy lifting"? How do I know if I'm aloud to roll the ottoman over onto the couch so I can clean the living room floor more easily?

[New Mommy 808]

I was told not over 25 pounds...but I see pregnant woman carrying their 2 and 3 year olds who have got to be at least 35+lbs. I guess ask your Dr.

[lena241]

I am 15 weeks pregnant and my doctor told me it was ok for me to lift my 4 years old DD who weighs 26 lbs. I am lifting loaded laundry baskets, groceries, etc. I try not to lift anything that puts ANY strain on me. If it isnt easy, Im not lifting it.

[AOO23]

I get that a lot too, specially at work. Last week I pick up a bag of laundry and then i had to pull the shopping cart wit the bag a flight of stairs, my back was killing me later in the day.
I also think is because since our muscles are more relax we are more prone to injuries now than before we got pregnant.

[New Mommy 808]

I get that a lot too, specially at work. Last week I pick up a bag of laundry and then i had to pull the shopping cart wit the bag a flight of stairs, my back was killing me later in the day.
I also think is because since our muscles are more relax we are more prone to injuries now than before we got pregnant.


I know as we get farther along...there is a hormone released that loosens our joints...I'm there now and let me tell you...I hyper-extend my hip all the time...it hurts!

[dd]

I'm guess I'm doing ok then. I'll try to keep it to things that my arms can lift by themselves, without too much help from my torso muscles. It's a good excuse to have my honey do the "manly" stuff, anyway. :-)

[ktejmommy]

Relaxin does loosen your joints and softens cartiledge.. not lifting heavy loads helps prevent injury to them.
I was told 20 lbs was the limit with my first pregnancy. Any lifting contracts your ab muscles - which won't do much without uterine contractions, but I'm sure with the amount of flexing necessary to lift certain weights, it can't help at all.
I had sciatica bad with my second pregnancy so I wasn't walking much, let alone lifting.
Take it easy and listen to your body... if you lift something and feel pressure in your pelvis.. you're doing too much.