What can pregnant nurses not do?
What can pregnant nurses not do? Pregnant nurses should not work with chemotherapy or other teratogenic medications. Walking and standing for long periods can increase the risk of varicose veins. Also, be aware of any violent patients and family members working as a nurse who can put your physical health in danger.
What weeks are the highest risk for miscarriage?
Most miscarriages - 8 out of 10 (80 percent) - happen in the first trimester before the 12th week of pregnancy. Miscarriage in the second trimester (between 13 and 19 weeks) happens in 1 to 5 in 100 (1 to 5 percent) pregnancies. Pregnancy loss that happens after 20 weeks is called stillbirth.