Pregnancy - Second Trimester

darkheaven77 · Apr 29th, 2008, 22:14 PM

i think stress can effect the baby in certain ways like the baby gets uptight to and when i get stressed esp with my twins my baby boots me like mad as if to say shut it lol but no i dont think its harmful lol

Mervs Mum · Apr 30th, 2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsdcooper

More importantly what are they doing about your room and the temp, thats the biggest risk - air con maybe, thats what i am pushing for. my room is sitting at 29 degrees even today when its pissing down.

Constant pressure, and the stress of your job will impact on you and bubs - as its pressure stress that will cause you to run around and sort bits out - not eating and resting properly, so me thinks that just be aware and hide from time to time, take a break. the kids are important, but so to is yours

Thay have said they are going to look into it.....I've asked about a mobile AC unit. Funny that she has one in her office.....

You're so right about the pressure - I can handle pressure but it's the not taking 5 mins to rest and not having time to eat. I dont wanna be a wuss - I am sooooo not a wuss - I have a rep as being a bitch and I'd like to keep it!!!

I think one of the reasons staff in schools tend to have the pi$$ taken is because the management know we generally all have one thing in common - we really care about the kids - and I'm sure that they use that sometimes.

violet 73 · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mervs Mum

You need to ask them to do one. If the UK they are legally obliged to. If you think you need some changes making to the way you work then push for one. I dont want to worry you but anyone who's been on here a while will know tragic things do happen to women when they think they are past the 'dangerous point' and some of them could be avoided if their employers had been more responsible.

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i only work 3 days a week i work in a shop (currys) people are very good i don,t lift anything heavy & i work for only 6 hrs , but i make sure i don,t lift heavy things do you still think i need to have a risk assessment ? violet xx

Katharine-ann · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:16 AM

I read on the net yesterday that it can afftect the baby in the long run. It may become more stressed as it grows up ect ect cant exactly remember it all...

I feel that how cant the baby be in some way afftected? Its aware and must be able to sence when mummy isnt 100%. I belive what i belive, not what i read on the net of from this study and that one.

ryder · Apr 30th, 2008, 11:26 AM

The baby would be affected by blood pressure, or other health risks that may come from someone being extremely stressed.

Everyone, no matter what you do, becomes stressed, every day. Whether you notice or not. If you sit at home and not work the entire pregnancy you can become stressed from being lonely. You work, you endure the stresses of work.

I think if you can get the mini air thing, that would be a good idea. Drink lots of cold water and ice chips too... The danger from being too hot is becoming dehydrated, so make sure you keep yourself well hydrated.

I work in a hospital and it is blazing hot in the summer. I have to stick it out close to my due date though. Otherwise I wont have any mat leave money, which I need desperately. My OH makes a decent buck but I know we could not afford to live on just him.

BeckyBoo · Apr 30th, 2008, 13:04 PM

My dad died 3 weeks before the birth of my son and he was fine. I felt him kick fine etc. It was very stressful. But like said it's your blood pressure that can suffer because of stress.

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