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Working During Pregnancy

  • Negotiating Maternity Leave

    Thinking about getting pregnant, or already pregnant? It's never too early think about what you will do when baby gets here. When planning your maternity leave, the more you can plan or arrange ahead of time the less stress you will feel.

  • Working in a Daycare Center

    I am currently 5 weeks pregnant and work as a lead teacher in a daycare center.

  • Working in Radiological Department While Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    I'm a cardiac nurse and I work in CCL. I found out I was a month pregnant. Because of the leave and working committent, I may need to work in CCL for 2 more weeks.

  • Energizer Shake!

    Are you looking for a quick, cool, healthy and easy to make (or make ahead of time) breakfast or snack? Need a pick-me-up? Look no further! Here is the recipe for you!

  • Maternity Wardrobe for the Between Weeks

    Get up in the morning, jump into a pair of jeans and by afternoon it's two sizes too small! During the "in between weeks" of pregnancy many women notice that by the end of the day their belly has expanded outward. What's the mom-to-be to do?

  • Working as Swimming Instructor with Preschoolers

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am a swimming instructor teaching multiples preschoolers. I am very concerned because the doctor told me today to make my own decision to continue teaching small kids. He said: "Small kids carry lots of infections, you will need to make that decision yourself."

    I do not want to risk anything. The money is good, but not worth it if I can get any diseases.

    Should I be worry? I'm not sure what to do? I also teach adults.. Should adults/teen/older kids be ok?

    Thanks a lot for listing,

    Cyn

  • Vet Tech work while pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Recently found out I am pregnant. I am probably about 5-6 wks. I work as a veterinary technician. I haven't been to my first appointment yet but was wondering about my job risks.

    I work mostly with dogs and cats. Daily job duties can include: cleaning cages and litter boxes, walking dogs, using strong cleaning agents and disinfectants such as bleach pine sol and roccal, sweeping & mopping, restraining animals (including dogs big and small as well as aggressive animals), taking x-rays, assisting in surgeries, dealing with bodily fluids of all types.

  • Unsafe Work During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm working as a club singer, and had recently found out that I'm 3 weeks pregnant. I'm excited about it, so is my boyfriend.

    As happy as I am with my job, I know that it's not the best condition for my baby. You see, every time I think I moved too much, or force my voice too much while singing, I feel uncomfortable where the baby is.

  • Placenta Covers OS - 18 Weeks Pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    Hi, I had bleeding and strong BH contractions after intercourse with my partner which lasted for 2 days. I'm 18 weeks pregnant.

    My scan says this..

    The placenta lies mainly on the left lateral wall, however it covers the internal os. No obvious hemorrhage seen.

    As my placenta covers the os, what are the chances of it moving by the time I am 38 weeks? I know that 90% of LLP move enough for a normal birth, however as mine covers the internal os are the chances still as high?

  • Morning Sickness: It's Not Easy Being Green!

    The paradox of morning sickness: Few people ever really dwell on the trauma of it, because it is the famous first sign of a glorious occasion to come -- the birth of a child. That is true. It's also true that morning sickness can be debilitating, depressing and alienating. Baby or no baby.

  • Morning Sickness: It's Not Easy Being Green!

    The paradox of morning sickness: Few people ever really dwell on the trauma of it, because it is the famous first sign of a glorious occasion to come -- the birth of a child. That is true. It's also true that morning sickness can be debilitating, depressing and alienating. Baby or no baby.

  • Vet Tech work while pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Recently found out I am pregnant. I am probably about 5-6 wks. I work as a veterinary technician. I haven't been to my first appointment yet but was wondering about my job risks.

    I work mostly with dogs and cats. Daily job duties can include: cleaning cages and litter boxes, walking dogs, using strong cleaning agents and disinfectants such as bleach pine sol and roccal, sweeping & mopping, restraining animals (including dogs big and small as well as aggressive animals), taking x-rays, assisting in surgeries, dealing with bodily fluids of all types.

  • Work and Pregnancy

    You have a job. You're pregnant. Is your job dangerous for your baby? The workplace may pose certain risks, depending upon the occupation. Knowing what these risks are and minimizing them will help increase the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy.

  • Pregnancy Induced Clumsiness

    Pregnancy-induced clumsiness or "PIC" is a real phenomena. Its basis stems from a combination of physical and emotional factors, which increase as the pregnancy progresses.

  • Placenta Covers OS - 18 Weeks Pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    Hi, I had bleeding and strong BH contractions after intercourse with my partner which lasted for 2 days. I'm 18 weeks pregnant.

    My scan says this..

    The placenta lies mainly on the left lateral wall, however it covers the internal os. No obvious hemorrhage seen.

    As my placenta covers the os, what are the chances of it moving by the time I am 38 weeks? I know that 90% of LLP move enough for a normal birth, however as mine covers the internal os are the chances still as high?

  • Unsafe Work During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm working as a club singer, and had recently found out that I'm 3 weeks pregnant. I'm excited about it, so is my boyfriend.

    As happy as I am with my job, I know that it's not the best condition for my baby. You see, every time I think I moved too much, or force my voice too much while singing, I feel uncomfortable where the baby is.

  • Working as Swimming Instructor with Preschoolers

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am a swimming instructor teaching multiples preschoolers. I am very concerned because the doctor told me today to make my own decision to continue teaching small kids. He said: "Small kids carry lots of infections, you will need to make that decision yourself."

    I do not want to risk anything. The money is good, but not worth it if I can get any diseases.

    Should I be worry? I'm not sure what to do? I also teach adults.. Should adults/teen/older kids be ok?

    Thanks a lot for listing,

    Cyn

  • Maternity Wardrobe for the Between Weeks

    Get up in the morning, jump into a pair of jeans and by afternoon it's two sizes too small! During the "in between weeks" of pregnancy many women notice that by the end of the day their belly has expanded outward. What's the mom-to-be to do?

  • Energizer Shake!

    Are you looking for a quick, cool, healthy and easy to make (or make ahead of time) breakfast or snack? Need a pick-me-up? Look no further! Here is the recipe for you!

  • Working in Radiological Department While Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    I'm a cardiac nurse and I work in CCL. I found out I was a month pregnant. Because of the leave and working committent, I may need to work in CCL for 2 more weeks.