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There are moms who would tell you they worked until the day before their delivery. There are moms who would tell you they decided to stop working in the last trimester to “focus on the pregnancy”. There are mothers who would tell you they quit their jobs when they realized they are pregnant. So many options available. So when is the right time for you to stop working when you are pregnant? Unfortunately, there is no generic answer to this one. It is again the kind of situation which is unique to everyone, and there is not one shoe that fits all. When you should stop working depends on a number of factors, such as:
One of the best places to start is an open conversation with your doctor. Explain to your doctor the exact nature of work. Sometimes you are so used to your work, you assume your doctor will figure it out if you just mention the profession name. Do not assume. Inform all the following to your doctor clearly:
Once your doctor gets a clear image of the nature of your work, she will be able to advise you, based on her knowledge of your pregnancy and health on how long you can continue working. But remember, your doctor would always want to be on the safe side and ask you to take a break earlier than later. So you need to be really frank with your doctor and let her know any potential problems you foresee with taking a longer break.
Now, even if you decide to work until the last leg of your pregnancy, with doctor’s approval, watch out for the following three signs:
It is always better to err on the safe side. So taking more time off is definitely better than taking less and later regretting it!
Have a happy and safe pregnancy!
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