Precautions often apply to pregnancy in any workplace, but being a vet
in practice presents additional specific risks. There are concerns and
uncertainty about potential hazards, from radiation and inhalant
anesthesia exposure, to zoonoses, and the additional mental stress in
a profession that already carries high suicide risk. This book reviews
considerations for professionals in clinical veterinary medicine
(large and small animal) while pregnant and after giving birth.
Veterinarian and veterinary writer, consultant, and mentor Dr Emily
Singler speaks directly to veterinary team members (veterinarians,
technicians, CSRs, assistants, students) who are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant. She delivers scientific information on the specific
risks to the mother and baby that may be encountered during pregnancy
while working in veterinary medicine, with some of her own and
others’ experiences to add perspective and humor. The book also
covers topics related to mental health challenges, announcing a
pregnancy and planning for parental leave, navigating the fourth
trimester, and returning to work. We hope that having read this book,
veterinary professionals – whether pregnant or working with pregnant
colleagues – will feel better supported and empowered to make
informed decisions.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781000995954
Publisert
2023
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
CRC Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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