Mothers To Be Get In Here… See 8 Ways To Cope With Being Pregnant At Work
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Most women continue to work during pregnancy, but you should not need to suffer to do so.

By making some reasonable accommodations, easing morning sickness, managing fatigue, and handling workplace relations, you can successfully cope with pregnancy at your place of employment. With a few simple changes, you can remain safe and comfortable at work.

Below are 8 tips to help you remain save and comfortable at work.

1. Avoid Hazardous Materials And Dangerous Activities

Some chemicals are known to negatively impact fetal growth. Furthermore, some activities like heavy lifting or performing x-rays are known to be dangerous for pregnant women. If you’re in a job with dangerous conditions, you should ask to be shifted to other duties not involving chemicals handling, heavy lifting, or x-rays for the duration of your pregnancy and lactation.

If you work in an industry that handles chemicals, find out immediately what is safe for you to be around and what is not.

2. Make Physical Accommodations For Yourself

Try to make your work experience as comfortable as possible. If you’ll be sitting, choose a comfortable chair. If you’ll be standing in one spot, add an additional mat under your feet.

If you’ll be at a computer, aim to create an ergonomically correct workstation. If you need to grab or pick up items for instance, in retail work, consider using a grabber arm in order to avoid excess bending.

3. Wear Comfortable Clothing And Shoes

Even if your regular clothing still fits, it may press on your body in uncomfortable ways. You can help ease any discomfort and feel cute by wearing specially-made maternity clothes. You may also need to change your footwear.

Choose shoes that cushion your feet, while allowing room for swelling. Dressing in layers can also be a good way to cope with hot flashes.

4. Snack Often

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