Working when Pregnant?

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   I just did out patient at that time, which required less physical means from me, for example, transfers.  As far as placement, I was already employed then became pregnant.

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Ronda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Sep 14 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ronda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Working when Pregnant? Posted: Sep 16 2011 at 12:38pm
	I just did out patient at that time, which required less physical means from me, for example, transfers. As far as placement, I was already employed then became pregnant.

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kjsPT2011 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Sep 07 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote kjsPT2011 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep 14 2011 at 4:20pm
	Thank you so much for the reply! I'm a new grad and actually trying to get a placement through a contract company at a nursing home before the baby arrives too. I was hoping to work up to 7ish months. If you don't mind me asking was there a work reason you stopped at 6 or is that the way it just worked out for you? Also was it harder to get placed because you were pregnant or was it not a factor? Again I'm new to this and appreciate you sharing your experience. Thank you.

Ronda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Sep 14 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ronda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep 14 2011 at 9:17am
	I did some contract work in a nursing home when I was pregnant with my first son. I don’t think there are really any restrictions, unless otherwise told by a physician. Just use good judgement and body mechanics. The further along in the pregnancy the more likely it will limit lifting due to body changes – abdominal growth. I worked in the nursing home (contract) up to my 6 month of pregnancy without any problems.

kjsPT2011 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: Sep 07 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote kjsPT2011 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep 07 2011 at 8:25am
	Hello, Just wondering if anyone has any experience or advice about working in a nursing home as a PT when pregnant? How long did you work, any problems, etc.? Thanks!!!

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