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Old 02/22/09, 11:34am   #1
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Default Are overhead presses okay in my third trimester?

I am 29 weeks pregnant and would like some advice on overhead presses. I have heard conflicting opinions and now am confused on whether they are okay or not.
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Old 02/23/09, 11:17am   #2
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Default Re:Are overhead presses okay in my third trimester?

Overhead presses in the third trimester can pull on the uterine ligament and stretch out the ligaments supporting the uterus. While this is not dangerous to the baby, it can make the uterus sore and be uncomfortable. If you feel comfortable doing overhead presses and it does not affect your abdomen, go ahead and do them, knowing that you run the risk of straining the uterine ligaments if you overdo it.
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Old 04/16/12, 2:31pm   #3
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Default Re: Are overhead presses okay in my third trimester?

I don't know about this much information Overhead Presses, Thanks for sharing this info.
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