Pregnancy

Introduction Due to the legal issues associated with pregnancy and employment (see Legal Framework below), this chapter is intended to serve as...

Legal Framework This document does not constitute legal advice. Before developing a pregnancy policy, or before restricting or removing a pregn...

Types of Risks Introduction The pregnant LEO can be exposed to th...

Risks by Trimesters Risks ...

Recommended Activity Modifications During Pregnancy The following activities are not recommended during the entire pregnancy: Fire...

Post-Delivery: Return to Work Because of different types of deliveries and associated complications, return-to-work decisions should be based u...

Post-Delivery: Lactation LEOs who are breastfeeding should avoid unprotected exposure to toxic levels of heavy metals and other chemicals. ...

Appendix A: Medical Information Regarding Issues Related to Pregnancy in Law Enforcement ...

Appendix B: International Association of Chiefs of Police Model Policy on Pregnancy Subject: Pregnancy Effectiv...

Appendix C: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Opinion on Exercise during Pregnancy* Absolute contraindications to aerobic ...

References U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. 42 USC §2000e(k). Available at ...