Berkowitz G S
Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science and Community Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, USA.
J Am Med Womens Assoc (1972). 1995 Sep-Oct;50(5):167-9, 174.
Concern about possible adverse reproductive effects of employment reflects the increasing participation of pregnant women in the labor force. Although the literature on the effect of employment-related physical activity on pregnancy outcome is substantial, no general consensus has been reached. A growing number of studies, however, suggests that prolonged standing and long working hours may pose a risk to pregnancy. The provision of maternity benefits varies greatly between the United States and European countries. Current modifications of working conditions for both pregnant and non-pregnant women differ even among European countries.
对就业可能产生的不良生殖影响的关注反映了孕妇劳动力参与率的不断提高。尽管关于与就业相关的身体活动对妊娠结局影响的文献很多，但尚未达成普遍共识。然而，越来越多的研究表明，长时间站立和长时间工作可能对妊娠构成风险。美国和欧洲国家之间的产假福利差异很大。即使在欧洲国家之间，目前针对孕妇和非孕妇的工作条件调整也有所不同。
