The original definitions of sepsis and related conditions (SIRS, severe sepsis and septic shock) are now more than 20 years old (Sepsis- 1 originated from the ACCP/SCCM consensus meeting in 1991 and Sepsis 2 from 2001)
Lifting something heavy. This caution is really for women who can cause a placental tear in the second or third trimester. This does not necessarily mean a miscarriage, and usually if you feel terrible pains later, it just means that you strained one of the round ligaments holding your uterus in place. A little rest will be all that is needed.
Posts: 4,051. I think it's important not to over do it because you'll get tired easily and can pull muscles and ligaments easier than you could before but there is no other reason why you can't lift anything. It doesn't hurt or even affect your baby. I knew someone who was WAY over the top when she got pregnant.