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Pregnant and Working
Author: Savannah  | Posted: 01-05-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 30 | Rating: (78)  (?) 
 Gone are the days when a woman was expected to resign from her job the moment she found out she was pregnant. With all the business women that fill our offices today, you won’t find a pregnancy stopping them from doing their work.
Most women experiencing a low-risk pregnancy can safely continue to work outside the home. Unless, your job is physically demanding (e.g., it requires repeated reaching and bending, climbing of ladders, poles, or stairs, heavy lifting, or a lot of standing); you might want to consider switching jobs or requesting a job modification for all or part of your pregnancy. Jobs such as these can increase your chances of miscarrying, going into labor prematurely, or your baby having a low birth weight. Even if your job doesn't present any obvious threat, you'll still need to make an effort to take care of yourself while you're on the job.
Here are a few tips:
1. Get up and move around - at least once every two hours.
Sitting down for more than three hours at a time can lead to fluid retention in your legs and feet, reduced blood flow to your baby, muscle strain (particularly in your lower back), and tension in your back and shoulder areas. If you move around at least every two hours you can prevent these symptoms. Try taking a trip to the bathroom or walk outside for a breath of fresh air.
2. Get comfortable while you're working at your desk.
Place a small pillow behind the your back, prop your feet up on a footstool and make sure you take regular breaks from typing if you work at a computer all day. Pregnant women are at increased risk of developing repetitive stress disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, remember to take breaks looking away from your computer to give your eyes a rest, it will reduce your chances of getting headaches. This is something you should do pregnant or not.
3. Don‘t skip out on your maternity wear.
You've got the rest of your life to try to squeeze into your favorite business skirt or suit, trust me they’re not going anywhere. Maternity wear is made for a reason and now days you can find the perfect maternity skirt for work. Your belly needs room to grow, not to be hidden. Wearing maternity clothing will also help you to enjoy the way you look because you won’t feel so uncomfortable. For now, focus on comfort and style. Choose cute, comfortable clothing and dress in layers so that you can remove a layer or two if you begin to feel overheated. Try buying one maternity outfit every time you get paid, remember you deserve it!
4. Eat, drink, and be merry.
Take some time for a healthy snack, no matter how crazy things may be at the office. Keep a bottle of water on your desk so that you can remember to keep yourself well hydrated. And try to keep your stress level to a minimum. (I know, I know: It's easier said than done!)
5. Enjoy a Power Nap.
If you're feeling drop-dead exhausted (a common condition during the first and third trimesters, by the way), then try to squeeze in a nap during your lunch hour or afternoon break. If that's not possible, make laying out on the couch for half an hour a sacred part of your daily arriving-home-from-work ritual.
6. Don’t forget your zzzz's.
You can't expect to function well on the job if you‘re not getting enough sleep, so be sure to hit the hay early enough to rejuvenate for tomorrow. Your sleep needs increase while you're pregnant. Instead of getting away with seven or eight hours a night -- what a typical woman of childbearing age requires -- you may find that you need nine or ten hours.
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