Study Links Bending Forwards at Work in Early Pregnancy to Higher Miscarriage Risk
A new study suggests that frequently bending forwards at work during early pregnancy may be linked to a higher risk of miscarriage. The findings highlight potential occupational hazards for pregnant individuals.
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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 Bending forwards and walking a lot at work in the early stages of pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, a study suggests. Miscarriage affects about 15% of women. Risk factors include parental age, smoking, night shift work and exposure to air pollution and various chemical compounds. Continue reading...
By Andrew Gregory Health editor
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Walking a lot and standing in the workplace were also associated with increased risk
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