Balancing Pregnancy and Work : How to Make the Most of the Next 9 Months on the Job (Stonesong Press Books) Nancy Hall

Pregnancy. It"s an amazing time of possibility, expectation, and wonder. It"s also a time of morning sickness, mood swings, and exhaustion. And when a woman works throughout her pregnancy, all of these private experiences and emotions are on very public display.

If you"re currently trying to juggle growing a baby with growing your career, Balancing Pregnancy and Work is the indispensable guide you"ll need to make the most of the next 9 months. Packed with realistic tipsand personal stories from women who have been in your elastic-waist pants, it covers everything from breaking the news to your coworkers to avoiding workplace hazards, from planning your leave to planning your return as a working mom.

IN THESE PAGES, YOU"LL DISCOVER:

* Your legal rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act

* When and how to break the news to your boss

* Budget worksheets to help you evaluate the financial impact of your family-leave options

* A primer on managing pregnancy symptoms on the job, including tips on easing back pain, heartburn, constipation, and morning sickness

* A 10-point strategy for planning a smooth leave that minimizes disruption for your coworkers andallows you uninterrupted time with your newborn

* Practical tips for dressing in style-- without breaking the bank

* Targeted advice for finding the best child care options

* Strategies for smoothing the transition back to the workplace