We live on the second floor and theres no lift, so i climb stairs multiple times a day. Im 4 months along and my saas keeps telling me to avoid it. Is climbing actually a problem or am i overthinking?
I had to climb two flights of stairs daily at my office until my 8th month. Just take your time, don't rush or carry heavy bags, and wear flat, comfortable shoes.
According to my pregnancy tracker, climbing stairs is safe in a normal pregnancy as long as you hold the handrail and watch your balance, as your center of gravity changes. Just avoid it if you feel dizzy or breathless.
Climbing stairs slowly during pregnancy was totally fine for me. Just be more careful after delivery, especially if you have a C-section like I did, because then you really need to avoid stairs for a few weeks to heal.
My doctor at Cloudnine specifically told me that stairs are perfectly fine unless there is spotting or a short cervix issue. I highly recommend calling your hospital's coordinator or gynac to confirm if your specific case allows it.
I used to climb stairs every single day during my pregnancy and my toddler is now running around healthy and wild. Just listen to your body, take breaks if you feel tired, and don't worry too much.
Don't stress too much about stairs, babe! Unless your doctor has put you on strict bed rest, climbing stairs at a normal pace is completely safe and actually good exercise. Just hold the railing and walk carefully.
Yes, using stairs is fine and a good free way to stay active, but just go very slowly. We avoided shifting to an elevator building to save on rent, and my doctor said as long as there are no complications, stairs are safe.
