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I work in a werehouse and have to lift 20-25lb everyday. should i tell me boss right away that i'm pregnant or wait till i'm past my 1st trimester?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tell him right away: Tell him right away. It is for the safety of the fetus and also because different employers may have different policies about this so don't take a chance.

Answered 12/20/2013

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