Struggling to work in first trimester

Pregnancy – a conglomeration of feelings and emotions! Happy and excited, overwhelmed and anxious, and exhausted and uncomfortable. My guess is that you will feel many, (if not all!) of these things at some point during your pregnancy.

Exhaustion and discomfort are two fairly common ways to describe pregnancy.

But if pregnancy is so taxing on your body, how do you know if and when you should stop working during pregnancy?

Today I’m going to unpack 5 (give or take) signs to stop working during pregnancy. Typically this is a decision that is made in conjunction with your OB provider, but these are at least some things to be on the lookout for. 

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Let’s go!

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When should I stop working during pregnancy?

Let me begin by saying that the majority of women have no issue working throughout their pregnancy – right up to their due date! 

The most common exc

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