It is not true that you can harm your fetus by lifting something heavy.
You cannot dislodge it or tear the placenta from the wall of the uterus. But
it's still not a good idea to heave two-ton grocery bags into your car. Your
back won't like it. During pregnancy, the usually stable joints of the pelvis
begin to loosen up to prepare for childbirth. This, combined with your growing
abdomen, will throw your weight off balance and cause you to counterbalance by
walking with a curved lower back. This puts strain on the lower-back muscles that
will be aggravated by heavy lifting.
Give your back a break. If you have a young child at home, now is a good
time to get some use out of the stroller and let her practice walking more
often. Put your groceries in several lightweight bags. Ask someone else to
carry heavy suitcases or packages. Your back muscles will be strained even more
in the pregnancy later on; try to ease their burden now.
Family Education.com
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