my frined is 7 months preg and I don't live close to her but talk to her every week.

She is really suffering I think. She getting about 3 hours sleep a night, working different shifts like 8-4, 2-10pm etc normally 1 weeks at a time. She is also working long rota's like 10 days in a row then 2 off etc.

I think she's being overworked that late in preg.

Also she went out for dinner the other day with her partner and was just uncomfortable thru the whole thing they had to leave.

Im just really worried about her, she still feels sick all the time and bloated and she was told at her scan the other week the baby is small.

Do u think I should be concerned for her??? Is this all normal at this stage?? Some advise or words of wisom or ways to help her sleep would be much appreciated.

I told her to try Pregnancy Yoga as it will help her mind relax as I think that's half the problem.

I am TTC soon so am hoping I dont suffer this way. I also had a MC a month before she fell preg. and am hoping that that's not in the back of her mind worrying her?!!

What do u think ladies??

I think you are such a awesome friend showing so much geniune concern over her, sadly its really up to her to take a few breaths and chill out more. All you can really do is maybe sit her down and explain your concerns that she is over doing it and needs more rest. I also know everyone limits are different through out there pregnancys too, some women can do a lot and others can't. But from your post she sounds like she really over doing, wishing her the best of luck and she so lucky to have such a great friend like you!

It does sound like she's overdoing it, by quite a lot. Third tri is time to start winding down. Tell her to cut her shifts if possible or at least get a sick note from the doctor and take a week or two off to rest. Is she far from maternity leave now? x

I would say she is being over worked.

She should tell her boss she cant do as long shifts and needs more breaks, if not then id go on maternity leave now as she needs to rest.

Thanks for your advise girls. I think she starts maternity leave beginning of december but i'm thinking maybe she should start it a few weeks earlier. Am seeing her in 4 wks time so will sit down with her properly then. In the mean time i will just pass on your words of wisdom! I really think she needs to cut her shifts so maybe i can advise her to get doctor sick note. Thanks so much girls x x x x