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The effects of working conditions and antenatal leave for the risk of premature birth in Berlin

The effects of working conditions and antenatal leave for the risk of premature birth in Berlin ObjectivesThe influence a job—including its physical and psychological aspects—has on pregnant woman's chances of delivering prematurely.MethodsSeven hundred and seven women who had given birth participated. Statements regarding her job and its stresses were obtained with a standardised questionnaire.ResultsTwo hundred and thirty-seven of the 707 women delivered prematurely (<37 weeks), 471 at term. No increased incidence of premature deliveries was observed in working mothers or found in relation to physical stress. A link was observed due to a mother's dissatisfaction with her job (p<0.001).ConclusionWith changes in the workplace and adherence to laws protecting pregnant women, effective factors are in place that help prevent premature births. A prerequisite for this is the pregnant woman's contentment with her work. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Springer Journals

The effects of working conditions and antenatal leave for the risk of premature birth in Berlin

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © Springer-Verlag 2003
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Gynecology; Obstetrics/Perinatology; Endocrinology; Human Genetics
ISSN
0932-0067
eISSN
1432-0711
DOI
10.1007/s00404-003-0487-8
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12682850
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Abstract

ObjectivesThe influence a job—including its physical and psychological aspects—has on pregnant woman's chances of delivering prematurely.MethodsSeven hundred and seven women who had given birth participated. Statements regarding her job and its stresses were obtained with a standardised questionnaire.ResultsTwo hundred and thirty-seven of the 707 women delivered prematurely (<37 weeks), 471 at term. No increased incidence of premature deliveries was observed in working mothers or found in relation to physical stress. A link was observed due to a mother's dissatisfaction with her job (p<0.001).ConclusionWith changes in the workplace and adherence to laws protecting pregnant women, effective factors are in place that help prevent premature births. A prerequisite for this is the pregnant woman's contentment with her work.

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Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics – Springer Journals

Published: Nov 1, 2003

Keywords: Pregnancy; Prematurity; Maternal leave; Working conditions; Housework; Physical and mental strain

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