https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 05:25:08 +0000 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:46:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40065 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1372514&title=pregnancy-and-working#1372514 Author: boys.boys.boys.boys
Subject: 40065
Posted: 07 August 2011 at 3:46pm

Inlove and TRex, glad to hear I'm not the only one around!!
]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:46:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1372514&title=pregnancy-and-working#1372514 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1372259&title=pregnancy-and-working#1372259 Author: Inlove28
Subject: 40065
Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:01pm

I agree too, if you have already been lifting things its not new to your body therefore in early pregnancy you should be fine. Im 32 weeks and still feeding and moving around large calves. My first preganancy I was lifting rather large buckets of milk until I was 7 or so months. My midwife said to make sure you keep the weight balanced... ie dont hold the box on one hip

Edited by Inlove28]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:01:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1372259&title=pregnancy-and-working#1372259 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1372186&title=pregnancy-and-working#1372186 Author: Plushie
Subject: 40065
Posted: 06 August 2011 at 2:59pm

I was working as a chef while i was prego and regularly lifted 30+ kg bags of flour etc. It also involved 13+ hours on my feet, split shifts, 45 degree kitchen heats, 5am starts and no lunch or dinner breaks. Not ideal circumstances but bubs and i were fine. My midwife signed me out at 30 weeks as i went to her sobbing about work (they wouldnt give me a break) and she wrote a certificate on the spot saying i was medically unfit to work further. I told my boss earlier then 12 weeks and would leave the kitchen when they used dangerous chemicals and i told them straight up i wouldnt do anything i considered outside safe limits, but the only time it came up is when i was expected to taste a load of chicken and brie to check if it had gone off .]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:59:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1372186&title=pregnancy-and-working#1372186 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1371777&title=pregnancy-and-working#1371777 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 40065
Posted: 05 August 2011 at 12:58pm

I agree with Rosie. I had been quite active with farmwork before I got pg (both times) and continued until it started to feel like too much. There came a point where it was a real struggle to lift some of the heavy stuff (but it was well into second trimester for me - 26ish weeks I think?). I still do stuff, just pick and choose what I get others to do for me.

If everything is going smoothly and you feel ok, I'd be happy to continue.]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:58:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1371777&title=pregnancy-and-working#1371777 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1371707&title=pregnancy-and-working#1371707 Author: boys.boys.boys.boys
Subject: 40065
Posted: 05 August 2011 at 8:35am

throughout my last pregnancy with DS2 I was rearing calves which involved lifting 10-30 25Kg bags of meal a day until the day I went into labour.

My MW often assured me that I would know if it was too much and that seen as I was used to doing it it would be fine.

Turns out she was right and all my worrying was wasted, I have a happy, intelligent, 2.5 year old running around!

Ask your employer though, and do what feels right for you.]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:35:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1371707&title=pregnancy-and-working#1371707 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370132&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370132 Author: kiwikt
Subject: 40065
Posted: 01 August 2011 at 5:19pm

Employers legally have to find you a different role if you are unable to do your current role due to illness (which pregnancy is considered part of due to the health implications). They cant force you onto maternity leave before 34 weeks (so 6 weeks before your due date).
If they cant find an alternative role for you I think they still have to pay you.
Check
http://www.dol.govt.nz/workplace/knowledgebase/item/1379]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:19:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370132&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370132 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370087&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370087 Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 40065
Posted: 01 August 2011 at 3:43pm

Yup might pay to talk to the midwives then your employer, is there someone you can talk to there confidentially?

We have had staff start their maternity leave at 5mths due to the heavy lifting that is done on our site, (Making up timber packets, breaking them down etc) but only because she chose to, and didnt want to do the alternate role we offered. You'll find employers are pretty flexable with good staff.]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:43:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370087&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370087 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370061&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370061 Author: Nothing
Subject: 40065
Posted: 01 August 2011 at 2:54pm

I would give the hospital a call to talk to one of the midwives. I worked in a job involving heavy lifting but I just told my boss why I couldnt lift the really heavy stuff (20kg+) and they understood. ]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:54:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370061&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370061 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370059&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370059 Author: Keira
Subject: 40065
Posted: 01 August 2011 at 2:47pm

Thanks Hopes-but i dont have a midwife yet.Have to go under hosp care as high risk,and waiting on a referal,from past experience it wont be till after 12wks before i see them.So dont really have anyone to ask as such.]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:47:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370059&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370059 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370046&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370046 Author: Hopes
Subject: 40065
Posted: 01 August 2011 at 2:32pm

Have you asked your midwife? They'd be the experts. I know my friend was still lugging bags of dogfood round well into her pregnancy... but I doubt they'd top 30kg. ]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:32:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370046&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370046 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370044&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370044 Author: Keira
Subject: 40065
Posted: 01 August 2011 at 2:28pm

I work in an industry where i do alot of heavy lifting all day-eg 30kg boxes.Do you think if my body has been used to this that it would be fine in early pregnancy?
Also, half my day im up a ladder moving said boxes.Its too early for me to want to tell my employer,plus its not like they could move me to another role, as this IS my role.But im worrying already that i may not be able to keep on doing my job till i give birth like i need to financially.
Anyone else had a similiar situation?]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:28:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40065&PID=1370044&title=pregnancy-and-working#1370044