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Night Shift and Pregnancy

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in January 2015 Moms

Does anyone else work night shift? I am a RPSGT(Sleep Technologist) and work 7p-7a WTF and Im just wondering if anyone else who has already had a baby or is pregnant has any advice for working nights and being pregnant?

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  • alibc123alibc123 member
    I don't have any advice but I am feeling sorry for you. Good luck.

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  • saratiffphotosaratiffphoto member

    HAHA Thanks im okay right now but i have a feeling its going to get tough

     

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  • MLC1990MLC1990 member
    I'm an RN. We do 12 hr shifts and I flip flop nights and days every six weeks. It hasn't been too bad. I just highly recommend bringing lots of snacks and eating frequently to fight the nausea.
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  • MrsFreeman2010MrsFreeman2010 member
    I'm an RN on nights too (7p-7a). It does make my nausea happen all the time but I've been trying to eat smaller more frequent meals. And I'm way more exhausted than normal!
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  • rae48rae48 member
    Another RN here, 11pm-7:30am. No advice as this is my 1st pregnancy. So far it hasn't been too bad but I'll take any advice I can get for when it (most likely) gets rough.
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  • JMcBickJMcBick member
    RN as well! I'm flipping to nights next week so I'll let you know :) although I will say a lot of the girls I work with who have been pregnant prefer the nights. I think it's because it's slower, and they have more time to drink water/snack, etc. I work on a super busy unit so that may be why
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  • luciddreamer106luciddreamer106 member
    I am a RN who works on call, currently covering for someone on maternity leave. I recommend eating snacks and drinking lots of water to help keep energy levels up. I also sip tea towards the beginning of the shift because the caffeine is low, but still helpful. Also, if it's possible, try and take a nap.
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  • lawwarriorlawwarrior member
    I'm an RN and the night shift was one of the reasons I quit my previous job.  The hours were causing so much stress not helping us conceive.  I work afternoons now, which I like better.  I don't know how I would be dealing with working nights while preggo.  I'd say take lots of healthy snacks and try not to overdo yourself.    
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  • MrsFreeman2010MrsFreeman2010 member
    jessah127 said:
    I rotate between days and nights, and I just got off of nights. Like people said, be sure to bring lots of snacks and drink plenty of water! I split a cup of coffee into two servings, one at the beginning of my shift and one at about 0100, and that worked pretty well for me. I hate nights, but I will say that this exhaustion has made it much easier for me to sleep during the day!

    I agree....It has made day sleeping so much easier!!
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  • saratiffphotosaratiffphoto member
    i think we have the same due date :)

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