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Lifting weight in pregnancy
I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I lifted 5kgs weight for 10 minutes. Is it dangerous? Will it cause any problem to the baby ?
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Avoid it next time
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It must be avoided
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U should avoid lifting weights especially in 3 Rd trimester. It may cause preterm labour pains. If u are feeling baby's fetal movements well and no pain lower abdomen then no need to worry
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
If till now no problem
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Raj M Mehta
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If you are lifting weights routinely then no problem
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Jaipur
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