Proved: pregnant harmful work

If pregnant women are working more than 25 hours a week, they are more likely to give birth to underweight. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from the University Medical Center in Rotterdam.

Dutch researchers have found that   pregnant women -trudogolikov children at birth weigh, on average, 200 grams less than the future mothers who take their work more quietly. Moreover, of particular importance is the type of work. At risk are women who have a lot to stand up - from teachers to sellers.

One explanation for this phenomenon is that the job requires more physical activity reduces blood flow to the placenta, limiting the amount of nutrients and oxygen flow to the fetus. Experts do not fully understand why a similar effect can also be seen in the more relaxed office work. Perhaps this is due to stress.

However, the smaller the weight of the children are not necessarily unhealthy, although they are at risk due to the possibility of lung problems, heart defects, and digestive disorders. There is also the risk that the children underweight   They face great difficulties in the process of development and learning.

The study involved 4,680 expectant mothers who are at the 31 th week of pregnancy. They were asked about how much time they spend working, and how much time they spend long periods on their feet. In general, women at work longer than 25 hours a week the children are born in the 148-198 g lighter than women working less time. Furthermore, in such infants head was 1 cm shorter.

Pregnancy and Gynecology

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