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08 | Diabetes & Pregnancy in the Workplace
On this week's episode of MamaBetes, hosts Ash, Carleigh and Rachel discuss what it was like for them managing their pregnancies and their work load. The girls talk about how they told their employers they were pregnant, the impact some pregnancy symptoms had on their ability to work, the process for applying for and taking leave during this time, and how they managed their diabetes and pregnancy care appointments as well.
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If you would like to learn more about your rights and responsibilities when taking maternity leave, as well as returning to work, please read what the Fair Work Ombudsman has to say regarding this matter.
If you need support regarding the management of your diabetes and pregnancy care in the workplace, please contact your state diabetes body using the numbers listed below:
Diabetes QLD Helpline: 1800 177 055 or +61 7 3506 0999 (outside Australia)
Diabetes NSW & ACT Helpline: 1300 342 238 or +61 2 9552 9942 (outside Australia)
Diabetes VIC Helpline: 1300 437 386
Diabetes TAS Helpline: +61 3 6215 9000
Diabetes SA Helpline: 1300 198 204
Diabetes WA Helpline: 1300 001 880
Diabetes NT Helpline: 08 8927 8488 (Darwin) or 08 8952 8000 (Alice Springs)
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