title: Occupational hazards for pregnant nurses.
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.
authors.affiliation: Saint Francis Xavier University School of Nursing, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. malex@stfx.ca
authors.forename: Marion Rita
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Alex
mesh_terms: D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006804:Ergonomics; D016731:Erythema Infectiosum / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control; D009726:Nurses / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control; D037841:Pregnant People; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014931:Women, Working / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016526:Workload
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances