Lauz_1601

lol i think some people do use it as an exscuse for being lazy! The only thing that I wont lift at work is the plant pots we have to bring in at the end of the night, they are really heavy and as I often get back pain I dont want to pull anything and make it worse, other than that I have carried on as normal, I am a waitress so invloves lots of carrying lifting and running about on my feet all night. Like someone said i think its what your body is already used to, but I wouldn't put any extra strain on your body.

pocahontas35

I have not changed the way I do things either. I am pretty strong (after lifting kids for years!), and don't seem to even notice a difference yet. I guess if you aren't used to doing much, you shouldn't lift things, but if you have kids, you really are pretty used to lifting.

cparks1

This is my first pregnancy and I still do the things I did before. I'll go grocery shopping and instead of making multiple trips to the car, I'll pile all the sacks on my arms and carry them in at one time. A lot of the time I am pretty weighed down and by the time I put all of the sacks down, my arms are burning like I just did a work out, lol!!! I was moving a light night stand the other day and my hubby yelled and said, "you better not be lifting that". I know I need to be careful, but I'm pregnant not incapable. I know my limitations and I would never do anything to jepordize the baby.

I say, if your body is used to it, then it should be okay, just know your limitations and don't over do anything. If you are going too far, your body will let you know (or baby will).

lifeguard

I really think it's a matter of knowing your own limits & not pushing them during pregnancy. I was working out hard with weights beforehand - I'm still lifting but I'm not pushing myself now.

Tilly

I moved a wardrobe when I was pregnant, it hurt for days.. I felt so bad. You need to be so careful. My boyfriend and mum used to tell me off for carrying even 1 bag lol.

tj1980

Think its because when you lift heavy things you use your abdominal muscles and core strength. So lifting heavy objects may put a strain on baby