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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can lifting heavy things while pregnant cause placenta abruption? or harm baby? my baby shower is outside i was carrying bags of ice sodas chairs etc

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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience

No : routine activities such as this are not likely to cause a problem for the pregnancy

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