Considerations and perspectives on pregnancy and fieldwork
December 20, 2024
Fieldwork is integral to geoscience but can come with risks that increase for fieldworkers who are pregnant. Consultation with medical staff and completion of risk assessments are essential steps, but pregnant individuals also benefit from supportive colleagues, reasonable accommodations, and the freedom to adapt plans as pregnancy progresses.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Title | Considerations and perspectives on pregnancy and fieldwork |
| DOI | 10.1038/s43017-024-00631-0 |
| Authors | Jennifer L. Jenkins, Beth A. Johnson, Kendall Valentine, Kendra J. Lynn |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Nature Reviews Earth and Environment |
| Index ID | 70262008 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Volcano Science Center |