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Pregnant. History Of Miscarriage. Is It Safe To Climb Stairs?
hi, i am mary, and i am in the18 th week of pregnancy, before i had two abortions in first trimester. I am a working woman, my job timings are 9.00 am to 6.30 pm. Be cause of two abortions i was taken leave from 6th week to 19 th week, now i have to join in the job, my problem is , we are living in up stairts, my work area is also in the upstairs. I had five days a weak and i have to get in to two times up stairs, and two times down stairs . Is it safe getiing up and down stairs in the 20 the week of pregnancy
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You are carrying 18th wk of pregnancy with H/O 2 abortions. So need to be more careful in this pregnancy.
Although first trimester is highly risky period for miscarriage,it can be occurred in 2nd trimester also due to anatomical defect/infection etc but chance is minimal.
At 20wk of pregnancy up and down stair is low risk but better to avoid or limited to 1-2 times daily. Use lift or escalator if available. Also avoid long journey or stepping uneven surface for at least 2 months.
Do periodic check up with USG scan for evaluation of feto placental well being. Take adequate rest and healthy diet rich in protein with iron & calcium supplements. Be well.
You are carrying 18th wk of pregnancy with H/O 2 abortions. So need to be more careful in this pregnancy.
Although first trimester is highly risky period for miscarriage,it can be occurred in 2nd trimester also due to anatomical defect/infection etc but chance is minimal.
At 20wk of pregnancy up and down stair is low risk but better to avoid or limited to 1-2 times daily. Use lift or escalator if available. Also avoid long journey or stepping uneven surface for at least 2 months.
Do periodic check up with USG scan for evaluation of feto placental well being. Take adequate rest and healthy diet rich in protein with iron & calcium supplements. Be well.
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Yes it is safe in going up and down the stairs twice a day.i would suggest you to be slow on the stairs and to watch each step because your body doesn't balance properly when pregnant.if you have a desk job ,i advise you to raise your foot end a little as later in pregnancy one tends to develoo oedema.
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Yes it is safe in going up and down the stairs twice a day.i would suggest you to be slow on the stairs and to watch each step because your body doesn't balance properly when pregnant.if you have a desk job ,i advise you to raise your foot end a little as later in pregnancy one tends to develop oedema.
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