Working While Pregnant, How long can you work during pregnancy?

These 5 moms work through all their pregnancies.

Working while pregnant often feels like a full-time job on top of another full-time job. Between managing pregnancy symptoms, doctor appointments, and everyday responsibilities, expectant mothers are doing more than most people realize—without a paycheck for the extra effort. Yet for many women, continuing to work during pregnancy is a necessity. If you’re navigating working while pregnant full time and feeling overwhelmed, this article is here to help you find balance, reassurance, and practical advice.

Balancing work and pregnancy is not a myth—it’s a reality for millions of women worldwide. The good news? Many women have successfully managed working during pregnancy, even in demanding careers. Reading real-life experiences from moms who have been there can be incredibly encouraging. Below, you’ll find testimonials and tips from women who’ve learned how to protect their health, maintain productivity, and care for themselves while working while expecting.

J worked until her baby was about to pop out.

The mothers that work, work, and work are the bomb.com. They don’t take free days off and they just call in sick when the baby is about to be born. Take J’s case, for example: “I worked up until the day DD was born. Literally called in sick that day! Lol! A lot of people thought I was crazy!”
J is a Veterinary Tech and the only moments she took for herself were the ones when she felt quite dizzy and nauseous: “Early on it was hard. Nauseous and dizzy quite a bit. I'm a veterinary tech so on my feet all day. When I got dizzy I sat down. I walked around with a pocket full of crackers. I went to bed super early like 8:00 because naps were not an option! After 12 wks it got easier. Dizzy spells stopped and ms decreased. Fatigue got better.”
In resume, you can balance being a workaholic and a pregnant woman.

T and K slept tons during her lunch breaks.

T was pregnant with twins, but that didn’t stop her from working and managing her pregnancy like a hero: "I was pregnant with twins and taking Promethazine, the Regalin didn't work for me but it does for most women. At about 14-16 weeks you should start to feel better. Try to get 10-12 hours of sleep a night and rest on your lunch breaks. The mood swings will fade soon once your hormone levels level off. By 16 weeks you will feel a lot better.”

K did the same too! And it worked wonders for her and her baby: “I just delivered January 10th, and I worked until December 23rd. My only advice? Sleep! I used to sleep in my car on my lunch break.”

L and C craved snacks while she was at work.

Some pregnant women create a magical formula of sleeping and snacking during their lunch break. Others just enjoy having tons of snacks and just a little bit of sleep, and this was L’s case: “I was throwing up 3-4 times a day while at work, and could not think of much else.  try wearing snacking at your desk on crackers and fruit every 2 hours. The sickness is worse when you haven't eaten. Stay away from smells. I had to tell my coworkers at months pregnant because I couldn't handle it at work through my plan was to wait until the 1st trimester was over to tell people.  That way they knew why I needed them to smoke outside and not wear perfume around me. I also tried sleeping on my break to gain strength.”

C discovered that the only way to fight morning sickness was by eating as healthy as she could: “This is one of hardest things to get over in early pregnancy, the tiredness, hunger, morning sickness. But the best way to combat it is to eat healthily and often.  That doesn't mean m and m's all day lol, it means fruits, vegetables, and proteins several times a day. learn how to be a ‘grazer’."

These insights are gathered from the What to Expect community forum, a valuable resource for honest perspectives on working while pregnant. One common theme is the importance of nourishment—keeping your energy up with regular, balanced meals without overdoing it. Choosing healthier food options supports both you and your baby, especially when long workdays make self-care more challenging.

If your goal is to remain a full-time working mom during pregnancy, these shared experiences offer realistic, supportive guidance. That said, every pregnancy is different. Always prioritize your health and follow your healthcare provider’s advice when making decisions about working while pregnant, your workload, and your daily routine.