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Re: Lifting toddler during High Risk Pregnancy

From: Jane (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 2 Sep 2002 08:50:13 -0500 (CDT)

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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.

Hi Chloe. I can't address the medical risks you're asking about, but I can talk about not lifting a toddler :). I have a 23 month old son and am in my third trimester. Several weeks ago my old back injury (L4-L5 disc herniation) started to flare up. I physically CAN NOT lift my son. It is very difficult but here are ways I get around it:

-he sleeps in a bed, not a crib, and has a step stool to get in and out. -if I have to feed him breakfast or lunch on the floor, instead of in his high chair, that's life. -he can use a step stool to climb into the car and I can kind of push him a little to help him into his seat, then I do the buckle for him. He can back out of the car at our destination - I use my knees to support him on the way down. -diaper changes can occur on the floor, same with clothing changes. -if he's really dirty and must be cleaned, I wet some paper towels or washcloth and wipe him down on the floor. -if he is crying "mommy up please" I will get down on the floor and hug him and explain I can't lift him but I can hug him on the floor. Sometimes he cries about it but what can I do?

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