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I am 18 weeks pregnant and experiencing extreme work related stress including loss of sleep, anxiety, head aches, etc. can i go on medical leave?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I am afraid that is: A question that there is no one correct answer for. You need to sit down with your physician and discuss this. The on-line providers can't make that decision. Congratulations ; hope things go well for you.

Answered 9/28/2016

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I am 18 weeks pregnant and experiencing extreme work related stress including loss of sleep, anxiety, head aches, etc. can i go on medical leave?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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