You must be offered the same level of medical benefits, leave, and temporary disability insurance that are provided to employees who have other medical conditions or disabilities. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you can part of your unpaid maternity leave while still pregnant if you are physically unable to work due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions. Your job will be protected for a total of 12 weeks, including time before and after birth. Employers cannot deny coverage for the pregnancy care of a male employee's spouse, provided that spouses of female employees are usually covered by comprehensive health insurance.
Despite its challenges and discomforts, pregnancy isn't a ticket to slack off at work. Here are some tips for handling every situation successfully, from sharing your pregnancy news to prepping for maternity leave. Whenever you decide to announce the news, make sure your boss is the first one to know; you want her to hear it straight from you, not through the office grapevine.
Schedule an appointment to tell her that you're expecting and to let her know when your baby is due. Keep your tone positive and upbeat, and spare any overly personal details.
Whatever you do, don't pull that sonogram image out of your purse! Pretty soon, even the guy in the mail room will know. If you have " morning sickness " and up to 85 percent of pregnant women do — though not necessarily only in the A. Small, healthy snacks throughout the day can keep your blood sugar steady and curb nausea. Many women find that ginger ale, gingersnaps, or lemon drops are helpful, too, says Dr. Just in case, grab a seat by the door during meetings so you can make a quick exit if you start to feel nauseated.
If your symptoms are really severe, consider asking your doctor about medication. Your biggest challenge will probably be fighting fatigue. To boost your energy, get moving. A brisk walk at lunchtime can do wonders, says Nancy W. And something as simple as chewing mint-flavored gum is instantly refreshing.
Try getting to bed a little earlier too. To deal with lack of focus "pregnancy brain" , take copious notes and use "cheat sheets. Say no to requests to take on extra duties until you see how you are handling the basics, and use your e-mail's calendar program to keep track of appointments and meetings. Plan them for before work or during your lunch break if your ob-gyn is close by, and try to be the first patient in a morning or an afternoon session.
That way, the doctor is less likely to be running late. Still, waiting is inevitable: Always take along some light busywork so you won't feel too frustrated if you get stuck. It's also important to schedule your appointments according to your work calendar — completely avoid days when you know you have your weekly meeting or monthly presentation. Occasionally, your doctor may need you to stay for additional tests or treatment, and you don't want to have the added stress of missing an important work function.
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If your employer fails to pay you during your suspension, you can bring a claim in an employment tribunal within 3 months. This wouldn't affect your maternity pay or maternity leave. The GOV. UK website has more information about maternity pay and leave. You may worry about using computer screens in pregnancy. But the most recent research shows no evidence of a risk to your baby or pregnancy from visual display units VDUs on computers.
UK , Citizens Advice and Maternity Action have more information on pregnant employees' rights , including your right to paid time off for antenatal care and what to do if you feel you're being treated unfairly.
You might get more tired than usual, particularly in the first and last few weeks of pregnancy. Try to use your lunch break to eat and rest. If travelling in rush hour is exhausting, ask your employer if you can work slightly different hours for a while.
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