Paul Larson OB/GYN Clinic, P.A. Edina, Minnesota

Disability Policy for Pregnant Patients

The great majority of expectant mothers can continue to work until late in pregnancy without any problem. Sometimes, however, the physical changes entailed in pregnancy or the demands of a woman's job can create workplace difficulties.

Please let us know if you have any concerns in this regard. We usually are able to suggest simple steps to deal with the fatigue, morning sickness, or aches and pains that can be particularly challenging while you are at work.

If you have more serious symptoms, or concerns about potential workplace hazards to you or your baby, we will evaluate the situation and respond accordingly.

When medically appropriate, we will recommend that a pregnant patient be placed on disability leave from her job. Such leave is rarely required however, and in the absence of a serious condition that would endanger the health of the mother or baby, medical ethics prevent us from making such a recommendation. We will however, do everything we can to reduce or eliminate pregnancy-related difficulties you may be having at work. This includes contacting your employer, when appropriate, to recommend helpful adjustments or alterations to your duties.

Society views pregnancy as a normal condition. Therefore, normal conditions accompanying pregnancy are not covered by disablity insurance. Disability insurance coverage applies only to complications of pregnancy.


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