Heavy Objects

Personally, I always went with the rule if you were already doing it and you feel good, then continue to do it. I shot a wedding and hopped right up on a chair in my eighth month, but that is me...not a lot holds me back.

I agree w/ the 25 lbs question. but it is okay to ask your dr anything. I would keep a notebook by me when I was first preggo and I would jot it down and bring it w/ me to the dr. hey it is your first so I am sure you have lots of questions. congrats

Hi C.,

I agree with the 25 pound advice. I'm not sure if you have told your co-workers yet, but just remember that if you are going to "officially" limit what you are able to do at work, most of the time it will require a note from your Dr and you will have to fill out paperwork at your company. That is so that you are BOTH protected. I also worked retail when I was pregnant, and in the early stages I didn't have any work restrictions, but as I progressed I did. My Dr wrote out detailed information and then HR will have a form for you to fill out (that the Dr will also have to sign).

You can also use a weight belt (if you aren't using one already) until you get to big for it to fit!!!!!!!

Good Luck!

If you're use to doing this you should be okay, but just be on the more careful side, maybe test the item a bit before lifting it to see if it's going to be to heavy. Mention this to your doctor next time you see him/her.

I suggest that how much you can safely lift depends on what you're used to lifting. Pregnancy does distribute your weight differently and I suggest that you want to be sure to lift in a correct and safe way. Maintain strong back muscles. You may want to add some exercises for the back. Nearly every pregnant woman complains of a sore back even without lifting. Your back will be less sore if the muscles are strong.

Lifting will not affect your unborn child. It does affect your body, especially your back.

Don't lift anything "unusually" heavy. Lift what you're used to and ask your OB/GYN next visit. Congratulations!

My doctor told me with both pregnancies that as long as you are having a normal healthy pregnancy you can lift anything you are comfortable lifting. YOur body will tell you what is too much. Just trust your instincts.

Here's my advice. I'm a Lamaze instructor, and a prenatal yoga instructor.

This is yet another "pregnancy don't" myth. You are NOT sick. You are NOT an invalid. Most everything you do on a daily basis is fine for your baby.

Whatever you were lifting prior to pregnancy, as long as you didn't have to struggle or heave, grunt, or hold your breath to lift it is OK to continue lifting. Regular advice continues, use your knees, not your back to lift.

As always, if you have a pregnancy concern, the best person to as is your doctor or midwife. As you can see here you have a wide variety of answers - opinions. Talk to your care provider and they can give your a real, workable answer.

I am pretty sure my OB said 15 lbs, because I was like Really? My older 18 month old weighs more than that. Call your doctor's office, the nurses will be able to tell you over the phone. Good Luck!

We have 30+ pound twin boys, and I've been lifting them throughout my pregnancy. I'm now 26 weeks and starting to limit how much I carry them. I tell you this because it all depends on you, your body, and what you've been doing to date. If you're still unsure, talk to your OB. Finally, I'm sure that they hammer home this point at Sams, but... always make sure that you're lifting properly - using your back (rather than your legs) is even harder on your body now that it is changing...

I would not lift anything over five pounds. You need to if you have not already let them know you are pregnant. They can not fire you for that. Best of luck. The first trimester is most critical.

25 lbs or less is supposed to be ok and CONGRATULATIONS

What I was told with both of my pregnancies was if I could lift it, and it didn't pull, or hurt if I lifted it I could lift it. I was just told to pay attention to my body, and don't do anything that hurt.