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Shift work and Risks in Pregnant Women

Author(s): Salma Ummul, Kameswara Rao K

ijeab doi crossref DOI: 10.22161/ijeab/2.3.36

Abstract:
Varying work schedules are suspected of increasing risks to pregnant women and to fetal well being. In particular, maternal hormonal disturbance arising from sleep deprivation, circadian rhythm disruption might impair fetal growth or lead to complications. This review was based on few high quality studies.

Keywords:
Occupational exposures, shiftwork, risks to pregnant women.

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