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