I am an SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) and just found out I'm pregnant. My job involves a lot of demanding work and travel. Can an SDM continue to work during pregnancy, especially with a busy schedule?
An SDM job can be quite demanding with field visits and long hours, which can be stressful if you have PCOS or other hormonal issues. It is definitely possible to work, but please don't push yourself too hard and take breaks when needed.
Of course they can work, but you need practical solutions like carrying home-cooked food, keeping a comfortable cushion for your office chair, and delegating field visits to your juniors as much as possible. Keep your hydration levels high.
Working such a busy job means you might skip meals, which is very risky if you have gestational diabetes. You must pack small, healthy snacks like nuts and sprouts to eat every two hours, even during long meetings.
Yes, they can work, but administrative jobs in government have a lot of public dealing and stress. When I was pregnant, staying with my parents helped me manage my work stress easily. Having family support is key if you are working such a high-responsibility job.
I felt so overwhelmed managing even my simple desk job during the first trimester because of extreme fatigue. I can only imagine how tough an SDM's responsibility must be. It's definitely possible, but please listen to your body first.
Haan bilkul kar sakti hain, bas thoda dhoop aur bhag-daud se bachna chahiye na. Aaj kal toh females har field me aage hain. Apni health ka pehle dhyaan rakho, baaki kaam toh chalta rahega.
According to maternity rules in India, government officers like SDMs get maternity leave, but many choose to work till their late months. My doctor said as long as your blood pressure is normal and you avoid bumpy field travels, working a desk job is completely fine.
