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.
However, lifting heavy things will likely cause low back pain and possibly damage to your back. There is no absolute weight limit placed on pregnant women as far as how much they can carry or lift. If you have a 20 lb. toddler at home, you will likely need to lift and carry her during pregnancy.Just use good judgment. Bend at the knees to pick up heavier objects, not at your waist.here is no absolute weight limit placed on pregnant women as far as how much they can carry or lift. If you have a 20 lb. toddler at home, you will likely need to lift and carry her during pregnancy. Just use good judgment.