Occupational hazards for pregnant nurses

Am J Nurs. 2011 Jan;111(1):28-37; quiz 38-9. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000393056.01687.40.

Abstract

Depending on her working environment, specific immunities, and stage of pregnancy, a pregnant nurse may find it difficult to avoid teratogenic and fetotoxic exposures, as well as working conditions that could jeopardize her pregnancy. A clinical review of the occupational hazards faced by pregnant nurses can be useful to the concerned nurse or health care system, as can suggestions on ways to reduce risk and a list of pertinent occupational safety resources.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / prevention & control
  • Ergonomics
  • Erythema Infectiosum / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Hazardous Substances / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infection Control
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Nurses* / statistics & numerical data
  • Occupational Exposure* / adverse effects
  • Occupational Exposure* / prevention & control
  • Occupational Health* / statistics & numerical data
  • Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / prevention & control
  • Pregnant Women*
  • Radiation, Ionizing
  • Safety Management / organization & administration*
  • Women, Working* / statistics & numerical data
  • Workload

Substances

  • Hazardous Substances

Supplementary concepts

  • Parvovirus antenatal infection