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So I'm 29+1 and I'm a CNA I've gotten a note from my doctor not to lift more than 25 pounds but I told my employer all I needed was to lessen the number of days that I worked. I also work on the heavier floor and sometimes were short and it's really starting to take a toll on my body after work I'm so drained I can't do anything. It seems like they don't really care and they are not trying to do anything to accommodate me. I'm going on leave March 16th so I'm trying to hold on until than but I don't know how much longer I can do this and I don't know what to do

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Well.... Your employer could get sued if they don't listen to your doctors note and something happens to you while at work.... I'm just saying....

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Hunny your health and that baby's health come first if doc says lite duity then you need to listen

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Usually if we have that situation at our facility we have them be a hostess..pass ice, get vitals, feed, and help sometimes when needed but a much lighter load

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I know there isn't "light duty" for CNA, but I use to hate seeing my cna's who were pregnant go through that hard work. 
Try and get them to switch you to activities or go on appts, take vitals... Anything to make it easier for you.

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I am a CNA also. It just got to be too much my back hurt so bad. I ended up switching over to activities till after I have the baby.

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If your Dr. Gave you a note saying not to lift over 25# that would automatically put you on light duty (if you worked in the hospital I work in). I'm currently going through the same thing being an RN. My Dr. told me no lifting, so now I am on light duty. I would talk to your Dr. and see if he can write you a note for light duty. Better safe than sorry. Your going to end up hurting yourself and your baby if you try to push it.

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