Forum Pregnant and working

Cleaning work

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SandyGuest ·
Hi everyone,

I'm dealing with a bit of a dilemma myself. I work 32 hours a week doing factory cleaning. It's a lot of bending, lifting, vacuuming, and bending over.

I'm currently 21 weeks pregnant and finding that everything is starting to feel really heavy for me. I've already been given adjusted duties because of the pregnancy, but I'm already finding those tasks quite tough too. Especially with my back, the round ligament pain seems to be getting worse. I'm completely exhausted after a workday.

Are there any other women with the same or similar problem?

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  1. Sandy started this #2

    What do you guys think would be the best option for me? My mom says to go on sick leave, but I'm unsure. I don't even know if that's just possible.

  2. madewithlove #3

    Maybe discuss with your boss if there are other options?

  3. kruimel #4

    Discuss with your supervisor or occupational health doctor... If you still want to work, you can also go partially on sick leave under the Ziektewet.

    I work in childcare and went 50% on sick leave at 25 weeks due to pelvic pain. At 29 weeks, I went to 100%... it just wasn't possible anymore with the kids I already have at home. This time, I didn't have to be assessed by the occupational health doctor. When I went on sick leave for my first child (also pelvic pain), I did have to go to the occupational health doctor for approval.

    Good luck!

  4. Babytje4 #5

    Hey, I work as a domestic helper and I'm now 14 weeks pregnant. I find it really tough and exhausting; sometimes I just can't go on anymore and want to stop, but my gynecologist said I have to keep working until week 25, so until early September. My mother-in-law also says I should put myself on sick leave, but I don't want to do that. I also have a contract for 32 hours per week. In the evenings, I have pain in my lower abdomen, and I'm still at risk for a complicated pregnancy. I don't understand my gynecologist; he doesn't realize how hard that job is.

  5. Sandy started this #6

    Thanks, Danes!
    I made an appointment this week with the midwife regarding the complaints I have during work, and then I'll talk to my boss. Maybe I'll indeed have to work less.
    Since I don't have any energy left after a workday. Because of this, I lie at home completely exhausted on the couch.

  6. An2020 #7

    You do have the right to take an extra 1/8 of your workday as a break, of course unpaid in most cases.
    Maybe you can schedule 2x half an hour in your workday to rest.
    Your employer is required to offer facilities like a bank or similar to rest.

    If that still doesn't work out, consider alternative tasks. Heavy work can lead to many lasting complaints.

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