WHY
Many women are actively engaged in agricultural work.During pregnancy, they need special care.
Pregnant women farmers don’t have to avoid work completely during the whole pregnancy period, but should avoid hard work, work that requires excessive force, working in bad postures, exposure to chemicals, or long hours of work or night work.
Practical actions should be taken to make their work easier, and to suit their special needs. Adjusted work methods can improve both the safety and the efficiency of their work.