Heavy lifting during 2ww

[Shirazlover2013]

Hi guys, just wondering what’s the background to the advice against heavy lifting during 2ww or early pregnancy. One clinic I’ve been to advised specifically against this but the other one hasn’t mentioned anything about it. Is it a thing or an old wives tale? And what about bending, I’ve heard advice against bending over but again don’t know if there’s anything to that.

[Drives]

Hi lovely. I was told to avoid any heavy lifting during 2ww and pregnancy x x

[aamiller405]

My clinic just says carry on as normal basically but I'd air on the side of caution with heavy lifting xo

[Cinderella5]

Nothing over 10lbs I got told but I wouldnt do anything strenuous at all! Oh yes, no bending double. Good luck.xx

[Shirazlover2013 in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks Cinderella, can only hope now right. How are you doing? You are one of a kind you know still out there helping others like myself despite going through your own pain. Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Shirazlover. The 2ww is bad enough as it is, without worrying about lifting. Where possible, get someone else to do it, or at least to help. Good luck! Diane

[Shirazlover2013 in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane thanks for replying, I was also wondering about the science of it or the background to why the advice is given. I hope you’re recovering well xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Shirazlover2013]

Hi. When having IVF there is lots of tugging and pushing that goes on, best to let your muscles attached to your womb settle down without putting added pressure on them. Diane