Author: Marjorie Greenfield Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 030014511X Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 585
Book Description
This up-to-date guide addresses all the subjects you would expect to find in an authoritative book on pregnancy "plus" issues of special concern to the 60 to 80 percent of women who hold jobs during their pregnancies: . Is my workplace safe for my developing baby? . When should I tell my employer that I am expecting? . How can I handle the discomforts of pregnancy when I need to work? . What laws will protect me when I take medical leave? The answers to these questions and myriad others can be found in the pages of this practical and reassuring book.Dr. Marjorie Greenfield draws from her experiences as an obstetrician and working mom, and from more than a hundred interviews with mothers ranging from factory workers to high-powered attorneys, to create a unique resource for working women. Dr. Greenfield includeschecklists for multitasking working moms-to-be, helpful illustrations, stories and advice from experienced mothers, and information on everything from planning a pregnancy to balancing life after the baby is born. "The Working Woman s Pregnancy Book" is an invaluable expert resource that will inform, reassure, and empower any working woman throughout the miraculous journey of her pregnancy."
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9788189906566 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
This up-to-date guide addresses all the subjects you would expect to find in an authoritative book on pregnancy plus issues of special concern to the 60 to 80 percent of women who hold jobs during their pregnancies: * Is my workplace safe for my developing baby? * When should I tell my employer that I am expecting? * How can I handle the discomforts of pregnancy when I need to work? * What laws will protect me when I take medical leave? Drawing from her experiences as an obstetrician and working mom, and from then a hundred interviews with mothers...
Author: Marla Schram Schwartz Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 9781402205545 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 364
Book Description
Being pregnant poses extra challenges for today's busy woman. Since the majority of women with infants do return to work, they need to be extra organized during their pregnancy and after the baby is born. This planner and organizer provides checklists, timelines and resources to help women with full schedules stay calm and organized throughout this special time. Includes: Coping with common discomforts How to remain professional when you're not feeling well Making your workspace more comfortable Ensuring your safety at work Eating for two on a busy schedule Eight tips for telling your boss that you're pregnant Legal issues of pregnancy in the workplace Getting ready for baby Budget strategies for your growing family Returning to work after the birth Setting up child care in advance Breastfeeding and the working woman Organizing your life to meet the needs of your work and family.
Author: Marjorie Greenfield Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 030014511X Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 585
Book Description
This up-to-date guide addresses all the subjects you would expect to find in an authoritative book on pregnancy "plus" issues of special concern to the 60 to 80 percent of women who hold jobs during their pregnancies: . Is my workplace safe for my developing baby? . When should I tell my employer that I am expecting? . How can I handle the discomforts of pregnancy when I need to work? . What laws will protect me when I take medical leave? The answers to these questions and myriad others can be found in the pages of this practical and reassuring book.Dr. Marjorie Greenfield draws from her experiences as an obstetrician and working mom, and from more than a hundred interviews with mothers ranging from factory workers to high-powered attorneys, to create a unique resource for working women. Dr. Greenfield includeschecklists for multitasking working moms-to-be, helpful illustrations, stories and advice from experienced mothers, and information on everything from planning a pregnancy to balancing life after the baby is born. "The Working Woman s Pregnancy Book" is an invaluable expert resource that will inform, reassure, and empower any working woman throughout the miraculous journey of her pregnancy."
Author: Eileen L. Casey Publisher: Green Mountain Pub ISBN: 9780963155504 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
MATERNITY LEAVE, The Working Woman's Practical Guide to Combining Pregnancy, Motherhood & Career by Eileen Casey (ISBN 0-9631555-0-4 CIP 91-45065) is the ONLY book available that details EVERYTHING working women need to know from state laws & the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 to successfully negotiating your maternity leave with your employer. MATERNITY LEAVE tells readers how to prepare for their maternity leave both at work & at home, how to enjoy their maternity leave to the fullest & how to choose the best possible childcare. After returning to work, MATERNITY LEAVE also discusses the many problems working mothers face & offers solutions as well as various alternative work options such as job sharing, flextime, telecommuting, self-employment & part-time work to help balance motherhood & career. This upbeat, sensible book is packed with tips & anecdotes. MATERNITY LEAVE has a valuable resource guide, index & list of the fifty most "family friendly" companies in the U.S. The book concludes with suggestions of what working parents can do to help make business & government more sensitive to the needs of today's working families. A portion of the proceeds of this resourceful book are being donated to Parent Action, a national membership organization dedicated to speaking out for the neglected interests of working families & to promote sound family policy. MATERNITY LEAVE is a MUST for all libraries & bookstores!
Author: Hilary Boyd Publisher: Mitchell Beazley ISBN: 9781840009101 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
The essential guide for today's working women, Working woman's Pregnancy provides a confident and authoritative voice of reassurance for all working women, whether considering starting a family or in the middle of a pregnancy. Working Woman's Pregnancy provides a detailed week-by-week plan of what to expect at each stage of the pregnancy and offers extensive self-help advice, from office relaxation exercises to planning time off for medical check-ups. Hilary Boyd discusses everything the working woman needs to know, from how she will be feeling and balancing the demands of work and home to when to buy new clothes, which medical check-ups to expect and when, how much time to request off work for clinic classes, to provide the complete manual for the working woman as she approaches the birth of her child.
Author: Robin O. Sweet Publisher: Diane Books Publishing Company ISBN: 9780788152214 Category : Languages : en Pages : 222
Book Description
This is the most comprehensive Lamaze handbook available for pregnant working women, as well as advice on particular physical, emotional, & financial concerns -- vital information that has never before been presented. Each Lamaze class is covered in its own chapter. This is the first book to deal with specific issues for working mothers-to-be, including: how do I approach my boss & coworkers with the news of my pregnancy? what do I need to know before negotiating my maternity leave? what is the Pregnancy Discrimination Act & how can it protect me? am I entitled to disability pay (yes!), & much more. Illustrated.
Author: Judith Rogers Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458772454 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 514
Book Description
The Disabled Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth is a comprehensive and useful guide based on the real-life experiences of women with disabilities who have chosen to have children. Empathetic, balanced, and practical, it is the only book that answers critical questions and provides guidance for the woman with a disability facing one of the biggest challenges of her life. Get answers to important questions such as: Will my disability affect labor and delivery? How can pregnancy complications be prevented or treated? Can my disability be inherited? What resources should I look for in choosing a hospital or clinic? Will I need a caesarean section? And much more! Thoroughly researched and informative, this book is a practical guide for both disabled women planning for pregnancy and for the health professionals who work with them.
Author: Tobechukwu Clouden MD MPH Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 1664209417 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 27
Book Description
Are you a pregnant, working woman with a tight schedule and little time for extra reading? Do you want to learn how to maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy? Then this book is for you! In fact, maintaining a healthy weight can prevent the depressive and anxiety symptoms that often emerge during the prenatal and post-partum period. In “Back and Better,” author Dr. Clouden offers simple tools to promote your best mind and body during this precious time. The book is concise, yet full of information discussing approaches to common physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy.
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