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Lifting

I asked my doctor this question and he didn't give me a straight answer. How much can you lift before it's unsafe? I have to lift 30 packs of beer and heavy garbage bags at work. Is that safe?
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General rule is not over 25lbs because of being off balance as the belly grows and looser joints u can strain something easier but u should be fine as long as u lift properly
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Thanks guys. :)
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They say you can lift and do anything you were use to before pregnancy unless your dr says different.. Now with that being said I would still be more careful if it feels to heavy or to much I would suggest not doing it! Dr can give you a note! Just listen to your body is what I would say!
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I meant I think it's safe lol unless the garbage bags are real heavy
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7986870 tn?1401635716
I don't think it's safe. I asked my doctor once and she said nothing over 20 lbs
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By the way: 25 wks 2 days
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