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Q: Climbing Stairs While U R 8 Months Pregnant..

asked by: Fauzifti on March 15th, 2006

New User

Hie there,
im around 33 weeks pregnant..I want to know if it is advisable to climb n get down stairs...Whenever I meet any friends or relatives,they keep telling me to climb n get down stairs...I dont know if its advisable or recommended /.....Can u plzz advise...
As far as doing excercise or doing walking on plain surface is concerned ,i think its very good...But climbing stairs ,in fact as high as 5 floors gives me night mares...
Some few days back,i tried climbing n for 4 days I couldnt move my legs...
Plz plz plz advise///

Replies(8)

poohbear101

replied on March 15th, 2006

Experienced User

I'm just about 37 weeks pregnant and living in an apartment building go up and down the stairs almost daily. There's nothing wrong with it and it won't hurt you. Just make sure you take it easy and go at your own pace so you don't fall.

diamondsz

replied on March 15th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Nothing wrong with climbing the stairs it wont hurt you or the baby in any way what is dangerous at this time is ur balance is off so hold on to something when ur going up or coming down the stairs. I fell down the stairs or just a few steps a few times and both my baby's are just fine!!!

neeko177

replied on March 15th, 2006

Experienced User

I guess if your not used to it that it could be a tiring thing.. Im 33 weeks, and I go up and down the stairs all the time lol im used to it but it obvioulsy does get a lil harder with all the baby weight you gained

Fauzifti

replied on March 16th, 2006

New User

But is there anything like,if u climb n get down stairs,it easies ur delivery?

tigresacanela24

replied on March 16th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

I don't know, I never heard that climbing stairs eases delivery. I've heard that various positions can help ease delivery including standing with one leg raised and resting on a low chair or footstool which mimics climbing. However, like I said, i've never actually heard that .C.L.I.M.B.I.N.G eases delivery.

Besides i'd be scared to climb anything with a contraction coming on! :lol:

diamondsz

replied on March 16th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Tigress when u get a contractions you dont even want to move so dont worry too much about that!!

tigresacanela24

replied on March 16th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

:lol:

QueenBee2_3

replied on March 16th, 2006

Experienced User

Unless you're on bedrest or in active labor, you can do almost any normal daily activities you would normally do if you weren't pregnant. Climbing stairs is fine.

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