I am 24 weeks pregnant and work standing up 5 hours a shift. Work wont let me use a chair or a stool, as its against OH%26amp;S (fire safety?) the problem is that after about an hour my feet hurt, but he time I get home they feel like they are on fire, I have good shoes, but they just dont do it anymore, any suggestions on what I could do?
Sore feet?
Check with your human resources department about maternity policies to be sure you%26#039;re not being mistreated. Schedule a time to talk to your boss about possible solutions, explain your problem and if need be, see you doctor for a doctor%26#039;s note. Best of luck!
Reply:Get a note from your doctor and show it to your work. They must accommodate you or it%26#039;s discrimination. And I am a safety director at a company, I wouldn%26#039;t think that a chair or stool would be in violation of fire safety unless it was in front of a fire exit or was an obstruction in an aisle way leading to the fire exit.
Here%26#039;s some other information:
http://healthresources.caremark.com/topi...
This is another issue you should discuss at length with your doctor. While moderate exercise is good for you and your baby, too much hard work can definitely be harmful. If your job requires heavy lifting – generally defined as more than 25 pounds on a regular basis -- climbing, or prolonged standing or walking, your doctor may suggest that you work fewer hours or stop performing certain tasks. Remember that the extra weight and your growing belly can affect your balance and may cause falls. In the earlier stages of your pregnancy, nausea, and dizziness can also increase your chance of injury, especially if your job is very physical.
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Reply:Are you the sole provider of income in your house? If not then you should think about quitting (since you are so early in your pregnancy and most jobs only allow 2 months or so of maternity leave). I was pregnant w/ my 1st son and worked as a cashier and my feet and legs would hurt and swell after a few hours. My job let me sit on a stool. I can see it being a fire hazard if the chair is at the end of a table or blocking an exit but other than that I have never heard of a job not letting a pregnant women be more comfortable by sitting in a chair. They obviously don%26#039;t care about you or your health during your pregnancy. If you%26#039;re having leg/feet problems now and they won%26#039;t let you have a stool imagine 4 more months from now when all the weight it in your legs. You would hate to end up w/ Preeclampsia. Your job isn%26#039;t worth the loss or injury of your baby.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnan...
http://www.preeclampsia.org/FAQ.asp#five
You can mange your leg/feet pain by:
To manage or relieve leg swelling during pregnancy:
* Take breaks during the day when you can sit with your feet up.
* While sleeping, lie on your side or elevate your legs slightly with pillows.
* Don%26#039;t cross your legs when you sit.
* Avoid standing or sitting with your feet on the floor for long periods.
* Stay cool because heat can make the swelling worse.
* Swim or walk in a pool at least 4 feet deep. The buoyancy of the water helps lift the baby off your pelvis.
* Avoid tight clothing.
* Wear supportive, elastic hose; regular nylons won%26#039;t help.
* Exercise regularly.
Reply:Try to take little 15 minute breaks to get off your feet whenever you can. Or by some of those gel pads to put in your shoes. If they cant compromise with you then maybe you should find a job thats more understanding.
Reply:GET A DOCTORS NOTE REQUIRING YOU TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO GET OFF YOUR FEET.ALSO TRY SOAKING YOUR FEET IN EPSOM SALT AND PLOP THEM UP IN A COMFY PILLOW
Reply:im surprised nothing else is hurtin on u....i really cant stand that long lol....besides tellin u to find a sitting job, i really dont know what else to say because i thought that it was not wise to stand like that while pregnant....u should ask ur doc about it and see if he or she has any suggestions.
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