Hello,
I am 5 weeks pregnant, it’s very early and I havnt told a soul not even my parents because I had a miscarriage last year at 7 weeks and I can’t help my paranoia of just wanting to make sure everything is okay before I speak about it. I’m in banking and sometimes can be on my feet all day. My bank is super busy and even though we can sit its hard to do so when someone constantly needs to be helped. My concerns are how do you girls who work demanding jobs or shift work like nurses deal with a stressful job and how do you manage it? I am so afraid of it taking a toll on my body. It’s physically exhausting to be on your feet sometimes. I have been working slowly and taking my time but it’s hard when you can’t tell anyone yet. When is a good time to talk to your boss about your pregnancy, what kind of healthy snacks can I keep with me to keep eating between my lunch? I’ve always been a light eater and making sure I’m getting enough is one of my biggest concerns. it’s the early pregnancy I am so worried about just want to get over the risk phase with ease. It’ll be a relief once I can talk about it and why if I’m not feeling well etc.
Also if there are any duas I can read for a healthy pregnancy please let me know.
Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you.
Re: Working During Pregnancy, Managing Stress and All Those Similar Concerns
For snacks,
Cut up fruit in small bit size pieces and keep them in a sandwich bag near you.
String cheese
Cut veggies
Small bite size candies…chocolates for a quick pick me up
Okay obviously don’t ask me…I was junk food queen during pregnancy
I’d tell my boss around 4-5 months. At least that’s when I told mine. It helps if they know since they can prepare for any leave or sick days you might be taking in the future.
Keep your energy up by drinking tons of water and eating well…snack if you need to…baby comes first.
Re: Working During Pregnancy, Managing Stress and All Those Similar Concerns
I worked for HR and scheduled interviews for a very busy and large department. The interviews required me to walk the candidate all over the place during the interview process. But since that what my regular routine was, i was told to continue with it and I did. I worked until the day before (I took off for Eid.)
It you are in the US thn FMLA will cover you during your pregnancy and for the days that you are extra tried, you can take off early. Your employer cannot legally hold that against you.
Drink a lot of water, keep boost or similar drinks at your desk for a quick snack. Apples and apples juice were the best for me.
Re: Working During Pregnancy, Managing Stress and All Those Similar Concerns
Do not drink boost, it has a lot of caffeine in it which should be avoided in pregnancy. Drink lots of water and fruit juice, eat fruit.
As for your workload, just continue as before as you are used to it and it is your routine, but don't take on any extra workload. I told my boss at 6 weeks as I had a lot of sickness and being pregnant also made us exempt fron extra duties at school.
Re: Working During Pregnancy, Managing Stress and All Those Similar Concerns
It you are in the US thn FMLA will cover you during your pregnancy and for the days that you are extra tried, you can take off early. Your employer cannot legally hold that against you.
Just wanted to add that FMLA is much more complicated than this and anyone planning to use it should make sure they know all the requirements of this (read about it in the Dept. of Labor site). An employer is obligated to give FMLA only when the employee meets all the requirements (including reasonable notice for foreseeable conditions....and one could argue being "tired" when a woman shows she's pregnant is foreseeable). Also, everyone needs to keep in mind that FMLA is UNPAID. And many employers also require that you use up all your vacation/sick time before you can use FMLA, and you must be an employee at that place for at least a year. I have a friend who got pregnant and baby was born literally 2 days before her 1 year anniversary at her job. She's currently looking for a job (baby almost 6 months old).
Re: Working During Pregnancy, Managing Stress and All Those Similar Concerns
That is true.
Just wanted to add that FMLA is much more complicated than this and anyone planning to use it should make sure they know all the requirements of this (read about it in the Dept. of Labor site). An employer is obligated to give FMLA only when the employee meets all the requirements (including reasonable notice for foreseeable conditions....and one could argue being "tired" when a woman shows she's pregnant is foreseeable). Also, everyone needs to keep in mind that FMLA is UNPAID. And many employers also require that you use up all your vacation/sick time before you can use FMLA, and you must be an employee at that place for at least a year. I have a friend who got pregnant and baby was born literally 2 days before her 1 year anniversary at her job. She's currently looking for a job (baby almost 6 months old).
Re: Working During Pregnancy, Managing Stress and All Those Similar Concerns
Hello,
I am 5 weeks pregnant, it's very early and I havnt told a soul not even my parents because I had a miscarriage last year at 7 weeks and I can't help my paranoia of just wanting to make sure everything is okay before I speak about it. I'm in banking and sometimes can be on my feet all day. My bank is super busy and even though we can sit its hard to do so when someone constantly needs to be helped. My concerns are how do you girls who work demanding jobs or shift work like nurses deal with a stressful job and how do you manage it? I am so afraid of it taking a toll on my body. It's physically exhausting to be on your feet sometimes. I have been working slowly and taking my time but it's hard when you can't tell anyone yet. When is a good time to talk to your boss about your pregnancy, what kind of healthy snacks can I keep with me to keep eating between my lunch? I've always been a light eater and making sure I'm getting enough is one of my biggest concerns. it's the early pregnancy I am so worried about just want to get over the risk phase with ease. It'll be a relief once I can talk about it and why if I'm not feeling well etc.
Also if there are any duas I can read for a healthy pregnancy please let me know.
Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you.
congratulations on the pregnancy!
I have worked full time through two pregnancies in a field that requires me to be on my feet/moving for 12 hours at a stretch. I was able to work till about 1-2 weeks before due date both time and though i had some rough days ... overall, its doable. physical activity during pregnancy is not a contraindication with exception of a few medical conditions/complications that warrant bed rest or reduced activity.
fatigue ... significant fatigue is v normal in early pregnancy. For most this phase does pass as you move into 2nd trimester and then returns late 3rd trimester.
Depending on your work environment, most women announce their pregnancies at 12weeks or after. make sure youve already thought about and have a plan for what you want/want to do in terms of working for the rest of pregnancy and return. Ofcourse things can change and so can your preferences but some basic questions re:your plan will probably be asked by your employer .... so best to have a general plan in mind and leave the door open for yourself to back out ...
food, well the textbook answer is healthy stuff but that just isnt practical. so i say eat whatever you can tolerate in these early days and TRY to incorporate your fruits.veggies.
There is a lot of misconception about "getting enough" in pregnancy. in first trimester you dont need any "extra calories" so you intake should be whatever is appropriate for you as an adult woman (2200-2500 calories/day). 2nd and 3rd trimester you really only need 200-300 extra calories.
Nausea of pregnancy can be a strange thing ... you can be nauseous and hungry at the same time ;) .... and eat a snack can actually helps nausea.
Hydration is key though ... as others have said, hydration helps fight fatigue etc.... dont forget your prenatal vitamins
trailmix
pretzeles
hummus
pita chips
baby carrots
grapes
apple slices
yougurt
chocolate
boiled egg doused in hot sauce or salsa
