I always have a private chortle whenever confronted by a fervent debate about whether women should work during pregnancy or especially after having a child. Of course there are arguments about having more time at home to give to the children, but as long as there is good reliable childcare and everyone including the mother are happy, I've yet to be convinced that it really makes any difference. Do what feels right for you, not everyone else 2. Check your job for specific risks 3. Listen to your body - if you need rest, take it 4.
Rest is important - it helps to maintain blood flow to the baby.
For certain women, with higher risk pregnancies, plenty of rest can be crucial, so it is advisable to cut down working hours as far as possible and to make sure that particularly stressful, intensive duties are avoided. Avoiding heavy physical work Particularly heavy physical work such as lifting, climbing and carrying are best avoided, especially in the last 3 months. Recent research suggests a link between job stress and problems such as miscarriage, premature delivery, low birth weight, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia. Other tips include frequent breaks, frequent position changes and putting up your feet several times a day. Despite rumours linking computers and Video Display Units to miscarriage, there is no evidence to suggest such a risk.