Is it dangerous for a pregnant woman to carry something when she's in her 1st trimester?

[Onomatopoeia]

I wont carry anything really heavy & i wont when Im in my 2nd & 3rd trimesters.
I just want to know is it dangerous for a pregnant woman in her 1st trimester to carry something heavy like a regular pc monitor? (not flat panel)

[ambertmbg1]

Nothing you could do physically before you were pregnant is dangerous now that you are. Women still excercise, jog, etc...and as a matter of fact, it's good for you.

[bernie2u4]

Regardless of what trimester you're in, most docs will say you have a lifting restriction. Usually no more than about 25 lbs.

[Mellie]

I wouldn't recommend it, simply because it's awkward.

The first trimester is supposed to be the kind of "gray" area; many pregnancy books even tell you not to even announce you are pregnant until after the third month.

Just be careful. And congratulations!

[jessika]

As long as you could carry it before pregnancy, you'll be fine. I carried plenty of heavy things in my first trimester. Your baby is still so tiny and VERY well protected in your tummy.

[anon.]

Lifting things is fine. The danger is to you, not the baby, since your joints are softening. So just don't over do it.

[Melissa B]

I have a toddler, so I need to carry her at times. Therefore, I asked my OB about weight lifting restrictions during pregnancy. She advised me not to lift anything over 35 lbs. and not to lift anything heavy over my head. This amount of weight may vary for some women depending how strong you are to begin with. The important thing is to listen to your body. If you feel strain doing it, then don't. A PC Monitor probably weighs about 20 lbs., so you probably could carry it. However, it is bulky so it can throw off your balance, which is not safe. Once again, trust your instincts and listen to your body.

[xxsexziimamiixx]

I carried a chair, like a recliner, up my stairs by myself while I was pregnant in my first trimester, and i'm not 20 weeks pregnant and have no complications, you'll be fine i'm sure.