Working During Twin Pregnancy: Did You Have to Take Time Off?

“I worked full-time untill I was 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant, I still went in in the morning, and had the girls in the evening.” — Hadassahh

“I had lots of contractions since 20 weeks and at week 22 -reduced hours, at 26 I was out on disability.” — Kimrob777

How will a twin or multiple pregnancy affect your work schedule? Were you able to work right up until delivery? Did you have to take time off from work or reduce your schedule to part-time during your pregnancy? Moms of multiples are talking about work and pregnancy in the Message Forum.

What about you? Take the Parent’s Poll. How did your twin/multiple pregnancy affect your work?

• It didn’t. I worked right up until delivery.
• Minimally. I had to take a few days here and there, and rested up in my off time.
• I changed my work style to work from home.
• I reduced my hours or changed my schedule.
• I had to stop working in the third trimester.
• I had to stop working in the second trimester.
• I had to stop working in the first trimester.
• I wasn’t working at the time of my pregnancy.

What’d they say? View Results

Twin Pregnancy FAQ: Will I Be Able to Work During My Twin Pregnancy? Get answers to this question and other Frequently Asked Questions in the Twin Pregnancy FAQ

Working During Twin Pregnancy: Did You Have to Take Time Off? originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 01:58:50.

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