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A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by informa: 9:27am On Sep 21, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1_I6cLBQ4&feature=youtu.be

I had a high adrenalin goose pimples when i saw the video and the images of this pregnant woman doing this; what if the head or legs of the baby just pop out while carrying this heavyweight and by the way, she was 8 months pregnant and only two weeks to her delivery when she took this video!

Lea-Anne Ellison, 35, sparked an online firestorm after pictures of the 8 1/2-month pregnant mom lifting weights were posted on Facebook.

“8 months pregnant with baby number 3 and CrossFit has been my sanity,” Ellison wrote in the caption. “I have been CrossFitting for 2 1/2 years and...strongly believe that
pregnancy is not an illness, but a time to relish in your body’s capabilities to kick ass.”

But a slew of commenters posted angry greivances on the picture — which boasted more than 16,000 likes and almost 3,000 shares by Friday morning.

“If anything happens to your baby due to your stupidity, I hope you’ll be able to handle your guilt,” another person wrote. “Pregnancy is NOT the time to be taking stupid risks.”

“This is actually sickening, I hope pregnant around the world do not do this kind of crap,” one woman wrote. “I am a crossfit enthusiast but I DO NOT recommend this at all.”

The person continued by claiming the image gives “people the wrong message that this is OKAY when it’s not!!!!”

Ellison — the mother of an 8-year-old boy and a 12-year-old daughter — said she trains to maintain her 'HOT mom' image.

“The key is listening to your body! As a medical professional, I find it appalling the number of people who treat pregnancy as an illness,” another woman wrote. “Multiple studies have shown that you can continue to safely workout, including lifting weights as long as you did it pre-pregnancy!!”

According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 30 minutes or more of exercise a day is recommended so long as there are no medical or obstetric complications.

Scores of commenters were angered by the photos, but several supporters claim regular exercise is good for pregnant women.

“Thank you to all who posted and continue to post positive, supportive comments regarding my photo,” she wrote. “I had NO IDEA what a stir this would create....It makes me feel proud and loved and STRONGER!!!!”

Over to our medical professional, is it recommended? Is it healthy

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/09/pregnant-woman-drew-anger.html

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Nobody: 9:31am On Sep 21, 2013
If my future wife gets pregnant for me I'd never let her indulge in such exercise.
We would only dance together. I'll even do the cooking and washing and cleaning.

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by zeb04(f): 9:33am On Sep 21, 2013
Lol she is tryin 2 b toned

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by ganase2: 9:53am On Sep 21, 2013
@ funnicator, with name like ursn didn't know u plan to marry sha

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Nobody: 10:44am On Sep 21, 2013
Hmmm....difficult I must say

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by coogar: 11:32am On Sep 21, 2013
pregnancy is not illness.
if she's used to this kind of exercises before her pregnancy then her body would just be fine. exercise is safe for both mother & the fetus. i'd rather this woman than the fat layabouts who do nothing but spit in a container they carry with them all the time.

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Nobody: 12:46pm On Sep 21, 2013
Chai ! ! ! Coogar and the legendary caustic fingers grin


@Topic,if she feels ok doing it,whats the biggie.

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Nobody: 2:57pm On Sep 21, 2013
coogar: pregnancy is not illness.
if she's used to this kind of exercises before her pregnancy then her body would just be fine. exercise is safe for both mother & the fetus. i'd rather this woman than the fat layabouts who do nothing but spit in a container they carry with them all the time.
LMAO
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by dominique(f): 6:16pm On Sep 21, 2013
Ideally, a pregnant woman shouldn't be doing much heavy lifting but this one in question is already used to it. She has a nice body for a mium of 2 with one on the way. Big ups to her.

coogar: pregnancy is not illness.
if she's used to this kind of exercises before her pregnancy then her body would just be fine. exercise is safe for both mother & the fetus. i'd rather this woman than the fat layabouts who do nothing but spit in a container they carry with them all the time.

grin grin grin
That ish can be very irritating sha
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by nerodenero: 7:58pm On Sep 21, 2013
coogar: pregnancy is not illness.
if she's used to this kind of exercises before her pregnancy then her body would just be fine. exercise is safe for both mother & the fetus. i'd rather this woman than the fat layabouts who do nothing but spit in a container they carry with them all the time.
Well said!
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by dayokanu(m): 7:58pm On Sep 21, 2013
She has been lifting weight before the pregnancy

So she is still keeping fit

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Lilaex: 7:59pm On Sep 21, 2013
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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Seamareggae(m): 8:02pm On Sep 21, 2013
Chaiii... My wife no go stress herself ohhh! Even me go dey cook somtims!
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Nobody: 8:06pm On Sep 21, 2013
shey d pickin no go commot like dis
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by cold(m): 8:09pm On Sep 21, 2013
I may be a bodybuilding afficionado but i find this kinda awkward..oh well
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by 50calibre(m): 8:09pm On Sep 21, 2013
Funnicator: If my future wife gets pregnant for me I'd never let her indulge in such exercise.
We would only dance together. I'll even do the cooking and washing and cleaning.

Redundant!! If your future wife doesn't get pregnant for you, who would she get pregnant for, your uncle? Lol

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by macdelene(m): 8:09pm On Sep 21, 2013
shocked Blood of Jesus d woman get mind
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by pesty100(m): 8:09pm On Sep 21, 2013
In burna bois voice.........

They call me burnaaa

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Amack(m): 8:10pm On Sep 21, 2013
Pregnant sweetooo see how beautiful she is, Abeg girl make una go get pregnant.
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by 3ace(m): 8:11pm On Sep 21, 2013
Leave her alone-she knows what she's doing. It is all for Guinness book of records. Simple! But the woman dey craze sha. She didn't even consider the strain that might affect her or the baby.

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Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Nobody: 8:11pm On Sep 21, 2013
yes it is... she shud even smoke a little.
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Osinachi101(m): 8:11pm On Sep 21, 2013
Mtchewww...... Jobless woman
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Annie2gud(f): 8:15pm On Sep 21, 2013
Mehn i wont b caught doin this.....u prefer little pressups
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Uplay08(m): 8:15pm On Sep 21, 2013
[quote

author=informa]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1_I6cLBQ4&feature=youtu.be

I
had a high adrenalin goose pimples when i saw the video and the images
of this pregnant woman doing this; what if the head or legs of the baby
just pop out while carrying this heavyweight and by the way, she was 8
months pregnant and only two weeks to her delivery when she took this
video!

Lea-Anne Ellison, 35, sparked an online firestorm after pictures of the 8
1/2-month pregnant mom lifting weights were posted on Facebook.

“8 months pregnant with baby number 3 and CrossFit has been my sanity,”
Ellison wrote in the caption. “I have been CrossFitting for 2 1/2 years
and...strongly believe that
pregnancy is not an illness, but a time to relish in your body’s
capabilities to kick ass.”

But a slew of commenters posted angry greivances on the picture — which
boasted more than 16,000 likes and almost 3,000 shares by Friday
morning.

“If anything happens to your baby due to your stupidity, I hope you’ll
be able to handle your guilt,” another person wrote. “Pregnancy is NOT
the time to be taking stupid risks.”

“This is actually sickening, I hope pregnant around the world do not do
this kind of crap,” one woman wrote. “I am a crossfit enthusiast but I
DO NOT recommend this at all.”

The person continued by claiming the image gives “people the wrong
message that this is OKAY when it’s not!!!!”

Ellison — the mother of an 8-year-old boy and a 12-year-old daughter —
said she trains to maintain her 'HOT mom' image.

“The key is listening to your body! As a medical professional, I find it
appalling the number of people who treat pregnancy as an illness,”
another woman wrote. “Multiple studies have shown that you can continue
to safely workout, including lifting weights as long as you did it
pre-pregnancy!!”

According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
30 minutes or more of exercise a day is recommended so long as there are
no medical or obstetric complications.

Scores of commenters were angered by the photos, but several supporters
claim regular exercise is good for pregnant women.

“Thank you to all who posted and continue to post positive, supportive
comments regarding my photo,” she wrote. “I had NO IDEA what a stir this
would create....It makes me feel proud and loved and STRONGER!!!!”

Over to our medical professional, is it recommended? Is it healthy

http://www.tutubranch.com/2013/09/pregnant-woman-drew-anger.html[/quote]
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Nobody: 8:16pm On Sep 21, 2013
Have you seen Kaffy Dance with her pregnancy? Its quite amazing
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by nekaa(f): 8:18pm On Sep 21, 2013
No its nt
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by homesteady(m): 8:19pm On Sep 21, 2013
She has power oh! grin
Re: A Pregnant Woman Lifting Weights: Is This Safe? by Perfecter4real(m): 8:19pm On Sep 21, 2013
ganase2: @ funnicator, with name like ursn didn't know u plan to marry sha
forget about his name ''fornicator'' it might have nothing to do wit his personality,most people wit such names answer them just to attrack attention to themselves if care is not taking d guy might even be a Virgin.

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