Safe workplace during pregnancy
With the exception of some jobs that require high physical exertion or dangerous, for most women who do not have complications, it is absolutely normal to continue working during pregnancy. In addition, there are ways to make your work day more comfortable.
Many women believe that work is a good distraction from some uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy. And if you plan to return to your workplace after the birth of your child, finding a balance between performing work duties and a physical condition during pregnancy will be a good experience for planning your future career when you have children.
ADJUST TO WORKING DISTRIBUTION
Talk with your employer as soon as you find out that you are pregnant and discuss ways to make your work day more convenient. It can be a flexible schedule, allowing you to cope with fatigue and morning sickness. You should also be given time to undergo an antenatal check-up.
If your work requires high physical exertion, the attending physician will advise making more serious changes in the operating mode. If your work requires a long time on your feet or contacting any dangerous materials, you have the right to ask the employer for additional help or alternative work.
We reduce the stress of to minimum
The desire to come to work on time, doing it on time or working late, can exacerbate the symptoms of pregnancy, making you feel tired and broken. Although, perhaps there is little that can be done to reduce job-related stress, for example, you can not change deadlines or ignore customer complaints, but you can change your attitude to work. Always remember that in the first place is a child and that for him and for himself should try to find ways to exclude any additional stress. For example, if possible, give your powers to others, learn to say "no" to overtime, unnecessary travel and entertainment. During the day, arrange for yourself numerous breaks in work, do
walks and sipping exercises, if you are sitting at a table, or sit and stretch your legs if you have to stand all day.
Decision on discontinuing the work of
If pregnancy passes without complications, there are no medical contraindications to not continuing to work until the date of delivery. Although most women think that they are too exhausted to continue working after the eighth month of pregnancy, but in general, all this individually. Some women are happy to do their work, others feel the need to leave work in the last trimester. If you want to stop working earlier than planned, discuss this with your employer, in the last few weeks you may be busy in part.
Sometimes complications occur during pregnancy, then you need to reduce the workload or stop working altogether. For example, if you have high blood pressure or have problems with child development, your obstetrician may advise you to stop working.
AVOID THE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
Because the types of work performed are varied and each pregnancy is individual, you may need to do a little research to find out what potential dangers exist in your workplace. For information and safety requirements, contact the Sanitary and Hygienic Practice Manager. At the first prenatal visit to the doctor, tell him about the work that you are doing.
Your daily responsibilities
Think about what you do every day. Does any of your responsibilities put you at risk of overstress or injury? For example, if you work at a computer, an incorrect landing during pregnancy can lead to back pain;long typing or using a mouse increases the risk of wrist channel syndrome.
Hardware that you use
It is unlikely that the office has equipment that is dangerous for you. Some women worry that monitors give harmful radiation. However, studies have shown that the radiation levels of computer equipment are much lower than the established international safety standards. There are still debates about whether mobile phones are harmful to the brain, but for safety reasons, use a mobile phone less often and talk for no more than 20 minutes.
In other industries, the risk depends on the type of work performed. Pay special attention to the chemical and biological reagents with which you work, such as medicines, laboratory samples and pesticides. They are potentially dangerous for pregnant women, so take action to avoid getting them into the body. If some types of mechanical equipment are fraught with danger, ask them to transfer you to another job during pregnancy.
Your working environment
In , many companies are currently fighting against smoking, so smoking should not be a problem for you. But if you have a place for work at home, try to avoid them. If you work in a room where a high temperature, for example in a workshop or in the kitchen, ask you to transfer you to another job, as this can damage your child.