I am 16 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby.......?

How heavy is your daughter? I picked my second child up all the time while pregnant with my 3rd but she was very small for her age & weighed less that 20lbs but heavy lifting even if its a child can be harmful to your baby. But If she's still the same weight she was since you first got pregnant and you've been lifting her the entire time that should be ok. Just don't continue lifting her if she's gaining weight. Definitely DO NOT continue to lift the stroller with a heavy baby inside. You CAN harm your baby or possibly have a miscarriage because of all the strain and pressure. If your daughter can walk then I would suggest letting her walk or getting an umbrella stroller since they're so light weight & work perfectly well (it's what I used). Also as far as sleeping. It is perfectly fine to sleep however you're most comfortable. I would usually wake up from a good sleep in my back as well. The only reason they suggest the left side is because your bladder is on the right side & if you sleep on the right side you may have to get up several times to pee during the night & that can be extremely annoying but if you don't mind then go for it. Also, when the baby is bigger you may be uncomfortable laying on your back because the baby is right in top of your ribs & lungs so you may have some difficulty breathing but propping myself up on pillows helped with that & I was still able to sleep in my back which is what made me most comfortable. But lifting, & excessive walking should be a definite no no for you since you are more prone to miscarriages. Walking for extended periods of time induces labor. That's how I went into labor with my second child. I walked almost 2 miles. That was done on purpose though (she was overdue)

@Bee: She said 27. Not 17.

To answer your question: I would recommend you take your physical activity very light (no scrubbing floors, overworking yourself) as much as possible since you have a history of miscarriages. Also, make sure to take a prenatal vitamin every day, eat well, and do a pregnancy yoga video to minimize stress. Other than that, sometimes miscarriages just happen, and you can't prevent it. You shouldn't blame yourself if it happens despite a healthy lifestyle.

Good luck!

I understand your concern. But sleep anyway you want. The left side sleeping thing is most important much later. Do all the things you would normally do but just dont over do it. You have made it to 16 weeks, the likelihood of miscarriage is quite low. Try not to stress, its not good for you or the baby.

Your prone for miscarriages because your still a teenager and your body is not fully developed enough. Maybe there is a reason for the first miscarriage. You need to start thinking better and not putting yourself in this position. Your still not an adult..