Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Assess whether the object is too weighty for you to carry without straining; if it is, ask for help.
Step2
Concentrate on keeping your balance. As your belly grows and your ligaments stretch, you're much more prone to falling.
Step3
Plant yourself firmly with your feet shoulder-width apart to make a stable base.
Step4
Bend at the knees, not the waist. Tuck in your tummy (admittedly a challenge in late pregnancy) and keep your back as straight as possible.
Step5
Use the strength of your legs to lift. The quadriceps, the muscles on the front of the thighs, are the strongest in the body.
Step6
Move slowly and smoothly to avoid jarring your body.