I was recently banned from doing lab work and working in the office nearby. I was surprised as for my last pregnancy 2 years ago this was not the case. Anyone else had similar experiences in Germany ? The pregnancy is low risk and there is no radiation or notably dangerous substances more than in other biochemistry labs.
Dear Jessica, you should not be banned from lab work except it contains risk for the pregnancy. Therefore a risk assessment should exist for the place. (Gefährdungsbeurteilung). Ask the person in charge for labour safety in your institution (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit), alternatively the medical officer (Betriebsarzt).
I agree with Ute, but I know also from experience that it is very hard to keep pregnancy in our crazy world. I wish you all the best:)
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