Im 25 weeks now and my belly has grown nicely. i still bend down to pick things up and do small chores out of habit but then i get scared if it can hurt the baby. is bending ok at this stage?
Light bending is okay but it gets uncomfortable as the belly grows. I learned to squat down by bending my knees instead of the back. Avoid heavy lifting and sudden moves, thats the main thing.
My doctor allowed gentle movement and even some prenatal yoga, but said bend from knees not waist after the bump grows. Good posture really helped my back. Anything strenuous I checked with her first.
In later months I avoided bending too much, it strained my back and felt awkward. I'd lower myself slowly using support. Listen to your body, if it pulls or hurts, dont force it.
