Is ur boss understanding or accommodating?

Hi, i am wondering if your boss is understanding and accommodating with regards to you being pregnant. I can't help but feel that the workforce here is nt exactly supportive to us mummies/pregnant mummies. Its my 2nd time pregnant and this time I'm in a different company. Both times, i feel the bosses are not that understanding. After annoucing I'm pregnant, im still being micro managed, given tons of work with tight deadlines. Im not asking for no work but with the not feeling well on n off, mc for check up, i really can't finish the tasks in such a tight time and i am trying to avoid working OT. Im not sure how to let my boss understand without making my performance looks bad. Sometimes i also wonder, Govt wants us to give birth but it's just so hard. Do they know how hard it is and have they provided enough info, educate or help employers so they can prehaps treat pregnant mummies with more understanding? Curious to know if your bosses are like that too.

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It is definitely not an easy balancing act. It is my 1st pregnancy and having a tough time from start till now (almost 8 months) as I was puking for the first 4 months, down with infection for 2 months and bad pelvic pain and swelling. But I've rejected all the hosp leave that my ob gyn has offered so far as I know that no matter how progressive a company is, there are individuals who do not embrace the same views. I have single colleagues who told me it's not fair that they have to be "penalised" to do extra for someone who is sick or on maternity. I've pushed off my family planning until I have secured my promotion tbh as I know I'll be compromised for the promo if I'm away. Thankfully my current bosses have been letting me wfh, so in return I try not to take leave, even though I was puking in between meetings. You may want to try taking nap/rest during lunch time. It's not easy - talk to your spouse and discuss your options. You'll suffer if your body can't keep up.

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