Redefining Women's Work During Pregnancy: Toward a More Comprehensive Approach
- 1 June 1993
- Vol. 20 (2) , 86-93
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-536x.1993.tb00422.x
Abstract
The potential effects of work and activity on the processes and outcomes of pregnancy should be assessed when a woman's care plan is developed. Perinatal caregivers are limited by a narrow definition of work that encompasses only employment. This commentary expands the description of women's work during pregnancy, and proposes the addition of some activities not currently considered in most prenatal assessments, including home care responsibilities, the maintenance and development of intimate relationships, and the tasks identified with becoming a mother. All this has implications for research, clinical practice, and public and health policy.Keywords
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