Hi Diane,
Although I am far from a pregnancy expert my understand that generally a
lady with placenta previa should be fine at work as long as the job is
relatively sedentary. The general measures that you suggest - no lifting or
handling and no strenuous activity are appropriate. The no lone working
aspect that you have imposed also seems sensible.
The more complex issues arise if the employee starts to suffer with spotting
or PV bleeding. In this situation I would suggest that a reduction in hours
may be necessary. Also extensive travel should be avoided.
There are also a range of lifestyle factors which I am sure that the midwife
has been through with her.
I hope that this is of use. All the midwives out there will no doubt be
able to shed some more light on it.
Best wishes,
Stu.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Diane Romano-Woodward" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 6:46 PM
Subject: low lying placenta?work inmplications
> Greetings, I am a new user.
> I have a woman employee in my care 23/52 pregnant who has been told she
> has a low lying placenta. She is a nurse working at a blood donor centre,
> and is doing no lifting as with all pregnant woman in this line of work. I
> wonder if any of you have ideas about other issues there might be with
> regards to this potential complication. I have suggested that she has a
> perching stoool instead of bending down to insert needles, and also that
> she is not a lone worker, as her job sometimes requires her to stay behind
> after all have left waiting for the van to collect the donated blood for
> transportation to the processing labs. The RCOG clinical guidance on
> placenta preaevia contains mostly clinical guidance for the delivering
> doctor, as opposed to advice while pregnant.
> Any ideas where to get more info?
> Thakns,
> Diane
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