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Lifting toddler during High Risk PregnancyFrom: Chloe (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 1 Sep 2002 23:34:55 -0500 (CDT)
I'm 16w2d into my 2nd pregnancy. First daughter was born at 35 weeks after 15 weeks of PTL due to bicornuate uterus. Obviously, this pregnancy is considered high risk. I've read that I should avoid lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk, but with a 25 pound 18 month old, this is close to impossible. I try to limit the number of times I lift her, but it is necessary at times. What are the real risks in this... some of the drs here have said just discomfort to the mom (as in back pain due to loose ligaments, etc...), but I've also read that heavy lifting can lead to PTL and placental abruption. Is that info accurate? Is there anything I can do to minimize my risk while still being able to lift my daughter when necessary... such as bending at the knees, or having her get up higher to lift her? I wish I could hire a "mommy's helper," but that just isn't an option for us finacially... Thanks in advance for yor help!
-- Chloe
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