· Antenatal: leave for appointments, suitable duties
· Postnatal: maternity leave, breastfeeding breaks
Ante-natal leave:
· Notifying employer: at least 10 weeks before the last working day
· Medical certificate required if working >36/52
· Maternity leave can start up to 6/52 before due date
· Make an early appointment with MWU
Leave rules:
· Interrupted means >12 weeks continuous leave
· Application for interrupted training must be made at least 13/52 beforehand
· Max interruption time 104 weeks
· Paid parental leave: 10-20 weeks (state-dependent). Does not break continuity of service
*suggest letter of recommendations from GP or obstetrician*
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Ionising radiation |
· Max 1mSv for preg + lactation (cf. 20mSv non-pregnant) · If frequently exposed, wear a disometer · Avoid altogether if possible · Stand as far away as possible (most important precaution) · Wear lead 0.5mm thick · Overlap apron with vest |
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Infectious diseases |
· Ensure IUTD before pregnancy · Beware CMV, parvovirus, coxsackie, VZV, rubella, toxoplasma |
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Inhaled anaesthetics |
· Avoid T-piece if possible · Avoid inhalational induction if possible · Avoid inhalational anaesthesia where possible |
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Other teratogens |
· No handling of chemotherapeutics · Step out of the room during bone cementing |
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Physical injury |
· Beware lifting objects, moving patients |
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Psychological distress |
· Get help if anxiety, depression · As common antenatally as postnatally |
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Rostering |
· No night shift >28/40 · No long shifts >32/40 · No work >36/40 (unless medical certificate) |
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