Occupational physicians Working pregnant women are entitled to a rest room

Pregnant professionals are entitled to a rest room
Many expectant mothers often do not have it easy. Especially in everyday work a pregnancy can be exhausting. They often have back pain and swollen legs. In summer, the legs swell even faster. Then it can help to put her up in the rest room during the break. Working pregnant women is entitled to such a room.

Working pregnant women should listen to their body and take short breaks if necessary. (Image: VadimGuzhva / fotolia.com)

Pregnancy symptoms in the summer
Expectant mothers often find it very difficult to lift: their legs are swollen, their back hurts and the typical nausea bothers them. For many, it is difficult to master everyday work during pregnancy. In the summer, some of the complaints can especially affect working pregnant women. As Michael Nasterlack of the German Society for Occupational Medicine and Environmental Medicine explained in a message from the dpa news agency, it is good for many to put their legs up during the break.

Pregnant women are entitled to a rest room
This works best in a rest room. However, many pregnant women do not know that their employer has to provide them with such a space. This is how the workplace rules are. Nasterlack explained: "Often this is the same room that is used, for example, in first aid cases." If employees are unsure where this room is, they can ask the company doctor or works council or contact their supervisor directly , Usually there is also a couch on which you can rest. (Ad)