For women who work outside the home in jobs that require long hours of standing, the American Medical Association suggests modification so that a break is taken every four hours. Late in pregnancy a womanâs ability to safely lift a load decreases, mostly because her center of gravity and balance have changed and additionally because the hormones of pregnancy have caused her connective tissue, ligaments and tendons to soften. Probably false, but before we go any further, let me just state that itâs difficult to give precise, medically-based evidence on what strenuous work and length of work (be it a job outside or inside the home) does to pregnancy outcomes. News | Politics | World News | Business | Sports | Tech/Science | Entertainment | Travel | Health | Blogs Etc. read more
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