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Can lifting heavy stuff while pregnant hurt my baby ? i'm 37weeks and today is my baby shower i been lifting bags of ice and setting up outside
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Probably not.: Lifting heavy objects will probably not harm the baby unless you have a heavy package fall onto your abdomen in a traumatic way. Then, there may be harm to the baby and especially you from the trauma. Otherwise, lifting heavy objects may cause you low back pain and distress. I recommend not lifting heavy objects and let someone else help you out, if possible.
Answered 9/13/2015
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