Pregnant and working as RN

[tcolleen]

I would like to ask this to anyone who has worked as an RN while she was pregnant. I am 4 months along (my first), and work a 12-hour floor that is extremely busy. Sometimes I don't even get a chance to sit down to chart until the shift is over and I've handed over my patients. My question is this: has anybody worked a floor like this? Were you able to keep working up until your due date (or close to it)? I'm not sure what to expect. We are short-staffed (like almost all the other places these days) and I don't want to let pressure from management keep me working longer than is healthy for me or my baby. Also, what about after the birth? When did you return to work? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

[maddie45]

What does everyone think of being put on light duty (asking OB for light duty note)?

I'm 31 weeks. I work on a busy tele floor that is always short staffed. And I'm just so exhausted!

I feel like I'm abandoning my co-workers. My manager has talked with me and I'm probably going to be doing admit/discharge paperwork for nurses and making follow-up dc phone calls, etc. So, I'm still contributing to my floor.... I don't know, just feeling blah....