Risk of Miscarriage and Occupational Activity: Systematic Review and Meta‑analysis
Summary
Synthesizes evidence linking shift work, long hours, lifting/standing with miscarriage risk; pooled estimates suggest modestly elevated risk for some exposures.
Why It Matters For Night Shift Workers and Night Owls
A meta‑analysis how night‑shift exposure during pregnancy shows pregnancy outcomes for night‑shift workers and night owls. The associations highlight which parts of the rota are likely to drive risk, informing practical accommodations. For night‑shift teams and individuals, this ties long‑debated rota features to concrete outcomes, making schedule talk about health, not preference.
Notes
Covers shift work alongside other occupational factors.