Are some working conditions hazardous?
Some working conditions may be hazardous in pregnancy. Consider the following guidelines to determine when you may need to quit working: If you have a job that requires standing for a long time, you may need to stop working as early as 24 weeks into the pregnancy. When you stop depends on how long you are required to be on your feet, if you can take rest breaks and put your feet up, and on your medical history. Stooping and bending below knee level can be a problem. If this is part of your job, you may have to stop working as early as 20 weeks into the pregnancy. If you climb ladders or stairs on the job, you may have to stop working at 20 to 28 weeks. If you lift heavy objects, you may have to stop working as early as 20 weeks into the pregnancy. Other possibly risky factors are excessive heat and heavy labor. Also, if your job exposes you to hazardous chemicals, gas, dust, fumes, radiation, or infectious diseases, you should be cautious. It is best to discuss these potential dangers
