A pregnant woman lifts weights regularly with a partner.What modification to this activity should the nurse suggest?

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Lifting from a supine position can cause vena cava syndrome and decreased placental perfusion,so the woman should be instructed to adjust the weight bench to a tilted position.Heavy weights can overload the loosened joints,so using lighter weights with more repetitions is recommended.Holding the breath can cause a Valsalva maneuver,which decreases placental perfusion.Resistance bands are preferred to reduce the likelihood of abdominal injury.

A Pregnant Woman Lifts Weights Regularly with a Partner