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Pregnancy at work

Being pregnant is one of the most exciting times for mums and dads-to-be. During this time, mums-to-be are likely to rely on friends and family to support and guide them through all the changes to their body and lifestyle. But have you considered at all the role the workplace can play in helping to ensure a healthy pregnancy?

Tommy's runs a highly respected Pregnancy Accreditation Programme which aims to ensure all pregnant employees stay healthy. The Pregnancy Accreditation Programme recognises that a healthy pregnancy at the workplace is a team effort, so both employee and manager need to work together.

The Programme has reached over 300,000 working women and has attracted member companies - large and small - from retail to banking to education. Member organisations are committed to supporting their staff through their pregnancy by providing all mums-to-be with:

• a non-smoking working environment
• a suitable resting place for breaks
• the opportunity for time off to attend antenatal appointments
• individually tailored risk assessments
• a copy of Tommy's guide to a working pregnancy for themselves and their managers

Tommy's Pregnancy Accreditation Programme is the only scheme of its kind in the UK and is supported by the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Health and Safety Executive.

Find out more about Tommy's Pregnancy Accreditation Programme.