Bending forwards a lot at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk, study suggests
A large-scale Danish study suggests that frequent forward bending and walking during early pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of miscarriage. Researchers analyzed data from nearly half a million pregnancies to identify these specific physical workplace stressors.
Why it matters
These findings could influence occupational health guidelines and safety standards for pregnant workers in physically demanding jobs.
Each additional hour in an eight-hour working day of bending forwards was associated with a 36% higher risk of miscarriage. Photograph: Oscar Wong/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Each additional hour in an eight-hour working day of bending forwards was associated with a 36% higher risk of miscarriage. Photograph: Oscar Wong/Getty Images Miscarriage Bending forwards a lot at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk, study suggests More walking and standing in the workplace also associated with higher risk, according to Danish research
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