Many women continue to work during their pregnancies. However, pregnant women need to be aware of factors that may affect their babies.
Women who work in healthy workplaces have fewer pregnancy complications. Most jobs do not pose a serious threat to your pregnancy or to the health of your baby, but certain jobs that do carry risks should be changed. It is these jobs and work environments which are the focus of this section of the website.
Continuing to work while pregnant can provide you with:
- continued confidence as a productive worker
- access to drug, dental and health plans
- support from co-workers
- self-esteem
The first step to ensure your workplace is as safe as possible is to talk to your physician. He or she can help you assess your situation and concerns.
Use the links at the bottom to learn more about the factors in your workplace that could affect your pregnancy. These discussions are designed to help you become aware of possible risks and offer suggestions to improve your working environment. Each section contains simple, yet effective precautions that can increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby.
• LIFESTYLE
• ERGONOMICS
• CHEMICALS
• BIOLOGICAL
• PHYSICAL
• WHEN TO GET HELP
• KEY WEBSITES
Adapted from the former Muskoka- Parry Sound Health Unit. The text of this series is taken with permission from Best Start, Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre. June 2005
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