Randallstown, MD
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
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

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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