I always have a toddler in tow when I go places, sometimes I've to carry him. Is it bad for my pregnancy?

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First of all, talk to your doctor about it, because some women have different weight restictions than others. Second of all, it depends on how much the toddler weights. Most woman are recommended not to lift over 20 lbs, some women 30 lbs. And the weight restrictions change from trimester to trimester. I would suggest trying to make the toddler walk as much as possible and explain to him, "Mommy can't hold you sweetie, because Mommy is already holding a baby in her tummy."

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When carrying, always bend your knees with feet slightly apart. And watch your posture. Don't overcompensate the weight by arching your back. And of cos, never carry a kicking toddler. And the most important, if the toddler is heavy, i wouldn't recommend it at all.

watch for ur posture Yes, having kids is bad. There are way too many of them around. People have become nothing more than baby factories, and are actually PROUD of that!

Not unless your doctor has told you to restrict your activity. If you start feeling exhausted, or experience back pain (beyond the usual) or muscle aches on the underside of your belly, your OB/GYN will probably tell you to cut back on your physical activity of that sort.

But it's hard NOT to carry a toddler sometimes.

Be smart about it. Lift with your knees, not your back, and don't carry him when you don't have to.

And this might be a good time to invest in a stroller that your older child will actually ride in. (You don't say how old your toddler is. Mine had JUST turned 2 when our baby was born. We tried her on a "hitchhiker" attached to the stroller that would take the infant seat, but she hated it. She wanted a seat of her own. Plus, there are times when you just need to either contain toddlers (in crowds, when they're acting up, etc.) or when you need to move quickly, and a stroller is just a necessity.) I recommend one with a single, solid handlebar. And find one that you can push with one hand, since you'll often find your other hand full.

Even if you plan to sling the baby most of the time, you still need a stroller that can take both of them. If you can spare the money, you can get a Valco stroller and toddler seat, or a Phil and Ted's E3 with a doubles kit, and then you'll have a single stroller that can be used as a double. It will serve you well now, while you're pregnant, and even better when you're a mom of 2. And if you get it NOW, your older kid won't feel displaced (as much) by the baby, kwim?

carrying a toddeler around when pregnant is nothing to worry about believe me i have three kids and carried mine around whilst pregnant your body copes with imense pressure just relax and you will know your limits I think God made our bodies to be able to handle it. I lifted heavy items also when I was pregnant and had no problems. My mom had three kids 18 months apart and always carried her children. Just be sure to lift carefully. Bend your knees when you lift and hold your toddler close to your body. I think it helps to try and use your arms more than your abs to lift. Your body is smart and will tell you when not to lift. You'll feel pain if it's a problem.
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it depends on how far along you are...the closer you get to giving birth, the more dangerous it gets...you're not supposed to lift more than 20 lbs by the time you're like 8 months pregnant...it may be sooner...
it's hard on the other one, but you need to explain that you can't pick him up and carry him b/c he's too heavy...don't tell him it's b/c of the baby or he'll start to resent it...if he wants to be picked up, i would sit down and hold him for a while and then go on about your business...
but it can harm the baby if you carry him around... It's ok as long as your dr has given you the O.K, but it is hard on the back. I carried my toddler daughter thru my entire pregnancy. Use proper lifting techniques...lift with your legs, not your back.
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