Pregnancy - when to give up work

And, horror of horrors, you could also find yourself taking an interest in baby clothes and looking into other people’s prams. This growing interest in babies is called primary maternal preoccupation, and it is nature’s way of making sure that you’re in an appropriate state of mind to care for your baby after birth.

Bear in mind, too, that you could well be quite physically incapacitated by the time you get to the end of pregnancy, especially if you’ve put on a lot of weight. Getting in and out of a car can be difficult enough, let alone putting on your tights. So time to call it a day and give in to rest and recuperation. Enjoy it.

Find out more about your maternity rights when you’re working and pregnant.