Im 15 weeks pregnant with my second child, at what point should i stop carrying my toddler? im 15 weeks pregnant with my second child. i still carry my toddler quite a bit, but am starting to get nervous that its too much weight to be lifting. at what p

When : When you’re pregnant, your toddler, who has been your baby, may be clingier than ever, so you may find yourself lugging around a thirty pound potato sack of love in addition to ten pounds of extra belly. You may find that the additional strain of carrying your toddler and your baby pushes you over the edge. It’s not the exercise that’s the problem. As long as you’re in good shape, you can continue to lift weights, run, or do yoga or pilates, as long as you’re not on limited restriction because of a pregnancy complication. The key is preventing unnecessary strain on your back. If you do lift your toddler, make sure you bend your knees to reach down, rather than leaning over and pulling the child up, putting additional strain on your back. If you notice pain in your back, it’s probably time to explain to your toddler that mommy needs to rest her body so she doesn’t get hurt. Although most women find it challenging to lift their toddlers beyond the third trimester, there’s no specific gestational age at which you must stop carrying your child. It depends on your strength and flexibility, as well as your child’s weight. Listen to your body, and if your body starts whispering that it’s time to quit lifting your child, don’t wait until your body begins to yell. Sit down on the sofa and snuggle your toddler instead, assuring your child that there will always be room in your heart to love two babies.