Maintaining an active and productive lifestyle helps to make the time pass faster. Women who work can continue to do so up until the date of their delivery as long as the pregnancy is uncomplicated. Jobs that are more strenuous might have restrictions such as no lifting greater than 26 pounds. However the lifting restriction may be less depending on the repetitiveness of the activity and the motion required. If using cleaning chemicals, wear gloves and make sure the area is well ventilated. Refer to the CDC website regarding toxic chemicals that can place your pregnancy at risk. www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/specificexposures.html
If doing yard work, wear gloves. Keep hydrated. It is important that you have the opportunity at work to go to the bathroom often and to have snacks at least mid-morning and mid-afternoon.