how long can i lift my baby?

[Charity22]

I know that when you pregnant you cant lift over a certain weight. What is that weight. And if i have a 9 month old and am pregnant how do i go about that? My bf works full time so am i still able to lift my son? And if not what are other ways to go about it??

[GRose]

BTW my OB sees me carrying my son when I am at his office and he never says anything. He did however say that I shouldn't carry more than 20 pounds, I think he knows there is no getting around carrying my son.

[GRose]

I am 36 weeks and I still carry my 2 year old around all the time. He is about 30 pounds. I try and carry him as little as possible but you gotta do what you gotta do.

IMO Lifting a kid is a little different than carrying 30 pounds of dead weight.

[JoyRenee]

I still pick up my 36-lb four-year-old. However I probably shouldn't. It puts way too much strain on my belly.

The weight limit is 25-30 lbs.

[Michele, Katy, TX]

Yeah, as long as you are having a normal and healthy pregnancy, and your doc hasn't put you on any restrictions, you should be fine to lift the baby until you have your new baby.  I am constantly lifting my 2 and 4 year old daughters.  It can't be helped.  So, all should be fine :)

[chantal21]

If you are having complications or it's painful to lift your child, then don't lift them up. But if everything is okay, there is no problem. I am just about 25 weeks and my son is 14 months and weighs 30 pounds. I still lift him...it's just getting uncomfortable the bigger my belly gets, but other than that, I'm okay doing it.

[amberd5191]

The only reason not to lift your baby is if your doctor tells you not to. I carry my 3 year old around and my 17mth old.

Weight restrictions are generally only placed on risky pregnancies and in those cases the doctor will give you a pound amount. Good luck!