Pregnancy is a unique experience. It is also a period when the womanneeds to take maximum care of her health under expert medicalsupervision.
Although working outside the home is a personaldecision taken by the parents-to-be, there should be certain thingsthat should be kept in mind to ensure safety for the mother and thebaby. Should the mother work? Mostworking women do not immediately stop working as soon as they come toknow of their pregnancy. The question remains here whether they shouldcontinue to work or not. Another confusing issue that most women faceis the dilemma about when they should stop working. Though there is nohard and fast rule regarding this, most women stop some time in theirlast trimester depending on their comfort. Some professions which may be harmful to the mother and the baby are: Industries where the mother is exposed to very loud sounds Factories producing harmful chemicals, fabrics or where conditions of smoke and dust prevail Strenuous sports like athletics Jobs involving irregular shift timings.How can stress be relieved at work? Thoughall stress reducing mechanisms are essentially the same, pregnant womenshould take extra care. If it is possible, the pregnant woman shouldask for a change in her department. If that is not possible, some ofthe following measures can be taken: She should take frequent breaks to rest in order to avoid fatigue. If the job requires sitting for long periods of time, she should get up periodically and take a short stroll. Whilesitting, a comfortable chair should be chosen which also takes care ofthe mother's posture. She should put her feet on a stool so thatswelling in her legs does not occur.<!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep breathing and light exercises may help.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eListening to light\n music may also be helpful.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eShe should drink plenty of water throughout the day. This not only helps to keep the skin healthy, but also ensures that swelling does not occur.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eClothing should be loose and comfortable to allow passage of air.\u003cbr\u003eThe amount of work should be kept manageable and some fixed timings should be maintained.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca name\u003d\"11878b3a1493c842_q51072950\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the provisions for maternity leave?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery organisation has provisions for a specified period of time that is designated as maternity leave. This may vary form 3-6 months and is usually a paid leave. However, though leave may be granted, most women may have to undergo subtle discrimination once her colleagues come to know that she is pregnant. Thus, it is a good idea to tell the immediate supervisor about the pregnancy. This makes it easier to dispel any doubts or misunderstandings between the employer and the employee. In India, usually a maternity leave is for 12 weeks\n and the employer pays for the leave. In case of a miscarriage, a woman is entitled to 6 weeks paid leave from the day of the miscarriage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Maternity Benefit Act, 1961\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Central Government passed the Maternity Benefit Act in 1961 which extends to the whole of India, and to every establishment belonging to the government – industrial, commercial or agricultural. It provides for certain benefits which are granted to a woman during her pregnancy. Also she cannot be dismissed from service on account of her pregnancy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe maximum permissible period of maternity leave is 12 weeks, with 6 weeks leave to be taken before delivery and 6 weeks immediately after the child is born. A woman can ask for light work before she goes off on leave. The employer cannot reduce her salary in this scenario. The maternity benefits can only be withdrawn if the employee joins some other organisation during that time.",1] ); //--> Deep breathing and light exercises may help. Listening to light music may also be helpful. Sheshould drink plenty of water throughout the day. This not only helps tokeep the skin healthy, but also ensures that swelling does not occur. Clothing should be loose and comfortable to allow passage of air. The amount of work should be kept manageable and some fixed timings should be maintained.What are the provisions for maternity leave? Everyorganisation has provisions for a specified period of time that isdesignated as maternity leave. This may vary form 3-6 months and isusually a paid leave. However, though leave may be granted, most womenmay have to undergo subtle discrimination once her colleagues come toknow that she is pregnant. Thus, it is a good idea to tell theimmediate supervisor about the pregnancy. This makes it easier todispel any doubts or misunderstandings between the employer and theemployee. In India, usually a maternity leave is for 12 weeks and theemployer pays for the leave. In case of a miscarriage, a woman isentitled to 6 weeks paid leave from the day of the miscarriage. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 TheCentral Government passed the Maternity Benefit Act in 1961 whichextends to the whole of India, and to every establishment belonging tothe government – industrial, commercial or agricultural. It providesfor certain benefits which are granted to a woman during her pregnancy.Also she cannot be dismissed from service on account of her pregnancy. Themaximum permissible period of maternity leave is 12 weeks, with 6 weeksleave to be taken before delivery and 6 weeks immediately after thechild is born. A woman can ask for light work before she goes off onleave. 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