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January 2017 Moms
sherrera92
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Work conditions
sherrera92
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Anyone work in less than favorable work conditions for pregnancy? I'm talk the standing all day, lifting, cna/nursing type duties, or dealing with individuals prone to physical aggression.
What's your way of working with it?
I work with some clients who can get aggressive and we do physical holds if needed. I'm getting a new one that likes to target pregnant people. I've never been more thankful for my B belly. I'm getting on the severely baggy shirt train. Woowoo!
What's your way of working with it?
I work with some clients who can get aggressive and we do physical holds if needed. I'm getting a new one that likes to target pregnant people. I've never been more thankful for my B belly. I'm getting on the severely baggy shirt train. Woowoo!
Re: Work conditions
@sherrera92 I don't work in similar situations nor am I overly familiar with laws and such but I would definitely suggest talking to your employer. They should not be putting you in a situation where you are in danger because of your pregnancy and it sounds as though they are doing that if they know you have someone that targets pregnant people. Depending on the job and the status and different things, I believe they have to work with you. I think you can also talk with your doctor if needed about certain restrictions.
In regards to the standing and lifting, look in to a pregnancy support belt to help your back and I'm assuming you have quality shoes if you are in a nursing type profession but it may be time to evaluate the need for a new pair. Make sure when you get a break or lunch you are putting your feet up and drinking lots of water.
For the most part, my job is me sitting in my office, but I am a buyer so I get looooooots of merchandise to review/samples to put away/etc. My co-workers have been very sweet about not letting me pick up heavy boxes and we have carts that we can wheel around with boxes, so I have been using those more to put boxes/heavy merchandise. I make sure to drink lots of water and I have a box filled with old samples underneath my desk that I keep my feet propped up on all the time
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TTC #2: 01/2019
BFP #2 09/24/19--Ended in chemical pregnancy
BFP #3 07/02/2020 Due: 03/10/2021
The bending and lifting is getting really really hard. I actually snapped at a patient the other day. I feel really bad about it. He was 400 some pounds and wanted me to lift his legs in bed. He was rude and demanding about it. I was like "i am 6 months pregnant. If you can't lift your legs do you think i can?" he was like "get someone that can." i just replied "no. You either do it yourself or we use the mechanical lift." pregnancy got me on a short fuse. I truley feel there is not alot protecting pregnant healthcare workers and the things we are exposed to and have to deal with.