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Re: Lifting toddler during High Risk Pregnancy

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 2 Sep 2002 07:34:57 -0500 (CDT)

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I don't know anything about the medical aspects of the lifting but I think upon analysis there are many ways you can minimize your lifting. Some example include: change diapers on the floor (no need to lift to change table), use umbrella type stroller or any kind of stroller without a front rail so the she can climb in on her own, leave extra time when you go somewhere and have her climb into her own car seat (she will be very proud that she can do this like a big girl - but it's SLOW), buy a two step stool (ie. a slightly higher one than the standard childrens' stool) and use it for as many tasks as possible (ie. washing hands at the sink), if possible lower your high chair and use it at the table instead of with the tray that way she can climb in herself. The independence she develops during your pregnancy will help you when the baby is born. However you may hear lots of screaming in the future if you ever try to do something for her again. Or that famous line "no, myself". Not a doc, just a mom of two who has had to minimize the lifting of her two children. Nancy

At Sun, 1 Sep 2002, Chloe wrote: >
>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. ...>
>
>--
>Chloe
>

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