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shift work

Shift work is a work schedule that includes evenings, nights, or rotating hours, which can disrupt sleep and alertness.

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Productivity during pregnancy

Productivity during pregnancy

Why productivity changes in pregnancy Pregnancy introduces normal physiologic changes that can affect work performance even when the pregnancy is uncomplicated. Progesterone can increase sleepiness, blood volume expands, blood pressure may run lower, and nausea or reflux can interfere with focus. Later in pregnancy, pelvic discomfort, dyspnea, edema, and sleep disruption may further reduce stamina. […]