Robyn is a Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. She also is a member of UT Southwestern’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Robyn holds the Luis Lieb, M.D., Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship training in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine at Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The OP's girlfriend wanted to move away from her parents, but he liked his apartment and didn't want to move. Though he eventually agreed, it came at a cost.
How often is the woman lifting these objects? Is she lifting objects from the floor? How high are the objects lifted? How advanced is her pregnancy? Each of these factors could make a difference.