Working During Pregnancy

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AMA Guidelines for Working During Pregnancy

The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued guidelines in a report published by the Bureau of National Affairs on how long pregnant women can continue to work. In general, the guidelines say that a woman can work the entire 40 weeks of pregnancy if the physical demands of her job are limited to intermittent sitting and light tasks. The AMA advises stopping work when the following conditions apply:

  • At 32 weeks, when jobs require intermittent standing for a total of more than 30 minutes every hour.
  • At 30 weeks, if jobs involve intermittent lifting of items weighing more than 50 pounds.
  • At 28 weeks, if intermittent stooping and bending below knee level between two and ten times an hour, or climbing ladders and poles more than four times in an eight-hour shift is required.
  • At 24 weeks, if jobs require prolonged standing for more than four hours, or repetitive lifting of items weighing between 25 and 50 pounds.
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May-Grant Obstetrics & Gynecology participates with the following insurances. Please note that office copays are due at the time of service and any co-insurances are the responsibility of the patient. Please check with your carrier or call our office at 717-397-8177 for an updated menu of insurance options.

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