I am currently 14 weeks pregnant with twins, type 1 diabetic, advanced maternal age and a history of complications with first pregnancy. My perinatologist refused to write me a light duty note stating "you can do your job just fine, reduce your hours." I have a high stress job with swelling in my lower extremities and significant back pain. I do not want to reduce my hours. Has anyone experience such a thing? Any advice is appreciated
That is this doctor opinion, get another one. Frankly at 14 weeks pregnancy should not effect you to the point to justify a light duty note. Your leg swelling and back pain are not pregnancy related. I am sorry if this is not what you want to hear, but it is what it is
How is your blood pressure? Your HbA1C? Have you tried compression/support hose for the swelling? Can you put your feet up at work to help reduce the swelling? Have you tried heat or acetaminophen for the back pain?
I hope you find a solution that works for you. I just wanted to remind you to listen to your body! Twin pregnancies are rough - and I didn't have any other complications besides twin gestation. I wish that I would have listened to my body more. Good Luck! Twins are a wonderful blessing.
Mama to Three Girls: Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
Re: MD refused to write light duty note
Frankly at 14 weeks pregnancy should not effect you to the point to justify a light duty note. Your leg swelling and back pain are not pregnancy related. I am sorry if this is not what you want to hear, but it is what it is
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!