Most women are able to keep working while pregnant, often right up until their due dates.

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Employment considerations during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2018/04/employment-considerations-during-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum-periodOpens a new window[Accessed December 2024]

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Pregnancy in the workplace.

Pregnancy complications.https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/pregnancy-complicationsOpens a new window[Accessed December 2024]

U.S. Department of Labor.

Maternal and fetal health effects of working during pregnancy.

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National Bureau of Economic Research.https://www.nber.org/papers/w26343Opens a new window[Accessed December 2024]

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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