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Topic: Working when Pregnant?

Posted By: kjsPT2011
Subject: Working when Pregnant?
Date 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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Posted By: Ronda
Date 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.

Posted By: kjsPT2011
Date 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.

Posted By: Ronda
Date 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.