Time off work from Abortion

bottyshakeit · #1 Jul 7, 2007, 11:59 AM

how long after a DNC can you go back 2 work? and how long after you have an abortion can you go back 2 work?

tickle · Jul 7, 2007, 01:11 PM

you know, botty, I have to think about that one because all us women are different in their recovery time. I had a miscarriage and was up and about in a week but told not to run or walk fast and sleep a lot. So thats me.

You had a D&C after, thats good (just dont have sex anytime soon) because you are so extremely clean and suceptible after one of those.

I dont know how old you are, luv, so can really say for sure. I was 30 after my adventure, so go from that age. Are you in good health ?

Jesushelper76 · Jul 7, 2007, 02:24 PM

Another thing is most places do not allow you any time off for abortions or miscarriages. All depends on where you work. All depends on the laws that govern each country, state. Here in Canada, government or work does not cover anything from miscarriages or abortions.

Like tickle said, about the sex thing you should wait until your body heals which could take a couple of months or so.

Joe

jordyx2 · Jul 7, 2007, 03:33 PM

you can go back to work 4 weeks after an abortion

Jesushelper76 · Jul 7, 2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by J_9

Here in the states it is illegal for your doctor to ask you specifically why you are taking off work. It is the HIPAA law and protects your privacy regarding health related issues. I sure am glad I don't live in Canada.

What you need is for your doctor to write you an excuse for the length of time that HE or SHE wants you to be off of work.

As has been said, every woman's body is different, and every job is different. Length of time off would directly reflect the job you do. As a person, you may only need a few days to a week off, but if your working environment is industrial (meaning a lot of lifting) this could be lengthened to a few weeks.

It depends on the type of company you work for as well. My company specifically has forms for the doctor to fill out and if we want any amount of time off that is longer then two days then we need to get the doctor to fill out of the form stating exactly what the medical condition is and what is the prognosis and the estimate time to return to work. We need to give permission for the doctor to fill out the form, but if we did not then we would not get any coverage and expected to be back at work.

As far as miscarriages or abortions. That is another story and quite honestly I think it is very unjust and unfair. There may be some differences in health care and laws but at least for majority of health care costs are covered.

J_9 · Jul 7, 2007, 04:57 PM

Joe, that may be well and good there in Canada, but we have laws here in the US that protect our physical and mental health privacy. They are called HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act). It provides privacy to everyone. No one can know what is going on with our health without our express permission and a medical release signed.

As this poster is from the US, these laws would apply to her.

Trust me Joe, I know about this, not only from school, but had to deal with it in a law firm I worked with when undergoing my cancer treatments.

tickle · Jul 7, 2007, 07:31 PM

We have a very strict privacy of information act here in Canada. We dont have to divulge to an employer the reason for a hospital stay. But if they need confirmation that it is a hospital stay, then the doctor has to provide proof but not why.



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