Monday, May 22, 2006
Lifting Heavy Objects
Kate, 20, from Wales asks...
I'm 15 weeks pregnant. Today at work I had to move a heavy cage. I haven't had any stomach pains. But I'm worried about the baby. Will the baby be ok??
Stacy Says...
The baby should be fine. HOWEVER, you need to stop lifting, pushing, pulling heavy cages. Ask your boss if there's another task you can do or if you can stick to some desk work. The farther along you get, the higher the risk for premature labor when you lift/push/pull heavy objects. You have to be vocal and stick up for yourself and your baby and refuse to do heavy labor!
I'm 15 weeks pregnant. Today at work I had to move a heavy cage. I haven't had any stomach pains. But I'm worried about the baby. Will the baby be ok??
Stacy Says...
The baby should be fine. HOWEVER, you need to stop lifting, pushing, pulling heavy cages. Ask your boss if there's another task you can do or if you can stick to some desk work. The farther along you get, the higher the risk for premature labor when you lift/push/pull heavy objects. You have to be vocal and stick up for yourself and your baby and refuse to do heavy labor!
