2006-11-12 08:24:13 · 16 answers · asked by courtney a 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am a paramedic, and I told them right off the bat. They tried to keep me on the truck for awhile, but it got to a point where I couldn't lift or anything because belly was in the way. After that, they put me in dispatch. I didn't want to hurt the baby or myself, and I really didn't want my child exposed to VRE and MSRA and stuff. You know about all the nasty diseases and stuff, I would start taking measures to get yourself out off harm's way, ya know? Good luck!
2006-11-12 08:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to work I say wait as long as you possibly can. Nursing involves lots of lifting and most nursing companies/offices frown on letting them lift while pregnant. I was a CNA when I got pregnant with my son, told them as soon as I found out and was let go because I couldn't produce a doctors note saying I could lift over 100 lbs. Mind you I had no insurance or doctor yet and this was a friday and they wanted the note monday!!
2006-11-12 17:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Lori R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That really depends on where you work - if your job is affected by you being pregnant, you need to let them know right away so your duties can be restricted. If your nursing job puts you in danger (or your baby) then let them know right away as well. Otherwise, you don't need to even tell them!
2006-11-13 22:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Lucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as possible. You will still work, but getting closer to the due date you will start taking more breaks, sitting down whenever not doing anything. Your other nurses(or the one whom is in charge of you) might place you at the desk as a receptionist. Good idea to take two weeks vaca just before the due date.
2006-11-12 16:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1.Immediately. If something goes wrong and you are unable to communicate, they need to know for your health and the baby's. 2. Give them and yourself plenty of time to plan around your leave of absence. 3. As a nurse, you have a physically stenuous job and you have to be more careful while pregnant, especially in the first trimester. Your supervisors must know that you are pregnant so that you will be given consideration for your condition and get help with lifting.
2006-11-12 16:36:38 · answer #5 · answered by Genevieve M 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what kind of nurse you are, If you work in a dangerous invironments such as big city ER, then you should tell them sooner than if you are a pediatric nurse. I would say on average around 5 months or so, just before you start showing.
2006-11-12 16:27:04 · answer #6 · answered by DeAnna 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Due to the working conditions (I am in nursing too)...as soon as you can, and if you have any restrictions by all means bring em up as soon as possible. Good luck, lay off the heavy lifting!
2006-11-12 18:12:29 · answer #7 · answered by indiebaptist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normally its when your ready to let htem know. But since you are a nurse, your on your feet all day. You may want to let them Know asap so this way they can reduce your work weight, maybe even work at the desk during your pregnancy.
2006-11-12 16:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Tasha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to let you DON know that you are pregnant as a nurse you know that lifting can be harmful. Let your DON know and you will be fine. CONGRATS and Good Luck
2006-11-12 16:33:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if i were you, i would let them know ASAP. if you are pregnant, you wont need to do a lot of heavy lifting so your boss (or who ever) can give you a job that better suits your "condition". plus, they can expect you to go on maternity leave when you need to earlier and they can get a replacement. good luck with everything and congratulations!!
2006-11-12 16:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by young_mommy_of_two 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋