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. 2022 Jun 29;18(788):1306-1312.
doi: 10.53738/REVMED.2022.18.788.1306.

[Protection of pregnant and breastfeeding workers in Switzerland: a practical guide]

[Article in French]
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[Protection of pregnant and breastfeeding workers in Switzerland: a practical guide]

[Article in French]
Peggy Krief et al. Rev Med Suisse. .

Abstract

Specific working conditions may endanger pregnant women's and their children's health. Switzerland has specific legislation for the protection of pregnant and breastfeeding employees. However, the implementation of these provisions presents important shortcomings. Attending physicians or gynaecologists-obstetricians who care for pregnant women have a central role in controlling the efficacy of protective measures put in place for their patients at work. What are the occupational exposures at risk and their health impact ? What are the collaboration with the different actors involved in the protection of maternity at work ? What steps should be taken if occupational dangers are identified? What tools can be used ? This article answers and explore these questions.

Certaines conditions de travail peuvent nuire à la santé des femmes enceintes et de leurs enfants. La Suisse dispose d’une législation spécifique pour la protection des employées enceintes et allaitantes. Or, l’application de ces dispositions est lacunaire. Les médecins traitants ou les gynécologues-obstétriciens qui suivent des femmes enceintes ont un rôle central dans le contrôle d’efficacité des mesures de protection prises pour leurs patientes au travail. Quels sont les expositions professionnelles à risque et leur impact sanitaire ? Quelles sont les collaborations avec les différents acteurs impliqués dans la protection de la maternité au travail ? Quelles démarches entreprendre en cas d’identification de dangers ? Quels outils peuvent être utilisés ? Cet article permet de répondre à ces questions et de les approfondir.

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