Healthwise
To print: Use your web browser's print feature. Close this window after printing.

Pregnancy: Work and School Issues

Table of Contents


Overview

Many people work or go to school (or both) while pregnant.

If there are no problems with your pregnancy, you can probably keep working or going to school until you go into labor.

On the other hand, long periods of standing, repeated lifting, or activities that are very tiring may increase the risk of preterm labor.

Talk with your doctor or midwife if you have to stand for more than 3 hours at a time, walk a lot, or be very active at work or school. You may need to make changes, such as taking rest breaks. Your doctor or midwife can write a letter to your employer or school to request these changes.

If possible:

You may need to cut back on or stop working at some point in your pregnancy if you have an issue such as:


Credits for Pregnancy: Work and School Issues

Current as of: July 10, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
Clinical Review Board (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.


Note: The "printer friendly" document will not contain all the information available in the online document. Some information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) is only available in the online version.

© 1995-2024 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.