pregnant nurse in rehab?

[inwyte]

i will have an interview for a rehab hospital tom. after i read some of the posts here ,being pregnant , i have doubts if im headed in the right direction , safety for me and the baby to consider, any of you has experienced working in rehab and pregnant?

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

NO real advice here as I am not a nurse, but do want to wish you the best of luck in whatever you do. :)

[MS._Jen_RN, ASN, RN]

We've had many RN's work on my rehab unit while they were expecting. There is just a weight limit to their lifting capabilities. Their co-workers help with any transfers etc that their patients need- not a biggie. Pregancy is a time limited condition and I hope that a potential employer would realize that in consideration of hiring a person. Don't let your expecting stop you from applying, you'll do just fine.

~Jen

[Graffinius]

What is it exactly that you're concerned about? The baby getting hurt? I don't see a problem with this, seeing as how I spent 8 months in a rehab (resident).

[katonialynn]

I worked as a rehab tech while pg and didn't have any problems. Other than being completely wiped out after every shift the last few months! I did have to be careful around a few TBI patients with violent outbursts but other than that I did everything that anybody else did.

[bla_3x]

If you work with great people like I do, there's nothing to worry about. Everyone pitches in and does the transfers for you. I told my coworkers I was pregnant at around 10-12 weeks and I haven't lifted a pt. since then. I just offer to help pass meds or do something for them in return for all their help and support. Good luck in your pregnancy. I'm due here in 2 weeks. Congrats.