Pregnancy Complications. If an employee stops working because of a complication caused by her pregnancy or because of a birth, still-birth or miscarriage, that occurs earlier than the due date, article does not apply and the employee shall, within two (2) weeks after stopping work, give the Employer
Pregnancy Complications. 41.5.1. An Employee whose pregnancy, having proceeded for a period of not less than twenty (20) weeks, terminates by miscarriage or results in a still-born child, shall be entitled to:
Pregnancy Complications. Patients who could become pregnant should discuss the risks of taking controlled substances while pregnant to themselves and their developing infants. • I understand that I am responsible for my controlled substance medication. If the prescription or medication is lost or stolen, or if I use it up sooner than prescribed, I understand that it will not be replaced. I am responsible for keeping track of the number of doses remaining, and I agree to keep my medication in a safe and secure place. • I agree not to obtain more medication than needed and not to “stockpile” controlled substances. • I agree not to use illicit substances, including, but not limited to, heroin, cocaine, or hallucinogenic drugs. I understand that combining my medications with these drugs could lead to impaired judgment, inability to drive safely, difficulty breathing, overdose, long-term harm to the body, and/or death. • I agree to discuss with my prescribing provider any use of marijuana or alcohol while taking prescribed medications and to abide by his/her recommendations. In general, alcohol use is dangerous while taking controlled substances. • I agree not to request or accept controlled substance medications from anyone other than my prescribing provider at Northeast Surgical Group without first notifying such prescribing provider. The only exception is if a controlled substance is given to me while I am admitted to a hospital. If a controlled substance is prescribed for me by someone else, I agree to notify my prescribing provider at Northeast Surgical Group immediately before taking the medication. • I understand that prescriptions for controlled substances require an office visit. Prescriptions will not be available by phone, mail or fax. I agree not to call the office requesting that my medication be prescribed over the phone. • I understand that my prescribing provider at Northeast Surgical Group may use the Michigan Automated Prescription System (“MAPS”) to review my pharmacy records at any time. • I agree to inform my prescribing provider at Northeast Surgical Group of any new medications or medical conditions and of any adverse affects I experience from any of the medications I am taking, including over the counter medications. • I agree not to sell, lend or in any way give my medication to any other person.
Pregnancy Complications. Field notes indicate confusion amongst many of the participants during the activity outlined in this section. Participants were asked to move from one side of the room to the other depending on whether symptoms described were indicative of a serious complication or within the range of normal pregnancy symptoms. Many participants seemed unsure of when to move or, alternatively, were reluctant to do so. Women generally had a good grasp on symptoms that were safe and those which were not, with the exception of a few outliers. Questions regarding swelling of the legs led to the greatest amount of debate, as some women had themselves experienced swelling during their pregnancies without consequence. Clarifying the distinction between normal swelling and warning signs of potentially dangerous swelling would be helpful. In addition, existing curriculum materials include very limited detail regarding implications of swelling and other warning signs discussed. Explanations of conditions associated with symptoms described would likely improve understanding and may help to instill a sense of urgency in seeking help when such symptoms are observed in the future. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews also revealed anecdotes of note regarding pregnancy and childbirth. For example, one woman shared a personal experience during which she suspected that she was pregnant, was told by a physician that she was not, and then later found out when she lost her baby that the doctor had been mistaken. This woman alluded to the trust that women often place in their physicians and how this might conflict with one’s own intuition. This might be applied to the curriculum by emphasizing that women have confidence in their ability to judge symptoms they are experiencing and the importance of advocating for oneself.
