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Workplace accommodations

A practical workplace change that helps a person manage pregnancy-related limitations while continuing to perform job duties.

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Workplace accommodations and maternity leave planning

Workplace accommodations and maternity leave planning

What workplace accommodations usually mean in pregnancy Workplace accommodations are changes that help an employee perform essential job duties without unnecessary strain. During pregnancy, they are often temporary and individualized. A person who can continue working may still need a stool for sitting, more frequent breaks, a modified schedule, or relief from a task that […]

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. […]

Work adjustments by trimester

Work adjustments by trimester

A trimester-based approach to working while pregnant Pregnancy is dynamic. Cardiovascular output increases, plasma volume expands, ligaments become more lax, the center of gravity shifts, and respiratory reserve gradually narrows. These normal adaptations may make certain job tasks feel different from one trimester to the next. A person who can comfortably stand for a full […]