As a rule, with the receipt of the good news about a diagnosed pregnancy, most working women do not change much in their professional activities. Unless you have to make sure not to have a bite to eat on the go, but to have a full meal, walk more, be less nervous, do not forget about the rest. But in the work of a cosmetologist there are many features – these are numerous close contacts with people, and drugs that have to be dealt with, and many other factors. estet-portal.com believes that some work habits during pregnancy will have to be reconsidered by the beautician.
Prevention of infectious diseases during pregnancy
The work of a cosmetologist involves close and numerous contacts with people. Moreover, we are talking not only about communication, but also about contact with the skin of patients, some physiological fluids, and primarily with blood. Therefore, during pregnancy, the beautician must adhere very carefully to the following rules.
• Carry out any procedures only with gloves. It is no secret that doctors often neglect this safety requirement. But during pregnancy, it's time to remember about it. Direct contact with the patient's skin or blood carries the risk of infection to the physician. Therefore, dermabrasion, chemical peeling, injections of drugs (even once and with a disposable syringe), hardware procedures with damage to the skin – these are all risk factors that require the use of gloves by the doctor.
• Wear a disposable mask. Of course, a client with obvious signs of a cold or viral disease should be offered to reschedule the procedure. Such a proposal is not only motivated by the safety of the doctor, but also justified in terms of the effectiveness of the procedure. But sometimes it is impossible to transfer, or the client does not have distinct signs of infection. To reduce the risk of getting sick, the doctor should wear a disposable mask during work that completely covers the airways. If the procedure is long, the mask is changed every hour. During the flu season, air the office between visits, if possible, turn on the quartz lamp.
One of the most formidable infections for a pregnant woman – it is rubella. If the doctor is not immune to it, you should inform your patients and the administration of the clinic about this so that, if necessary, the management can find a replacement.
Correction of working conditions of a beautician during pregnancy
In the first trimester, you can continue to work as usual if you feel well enough. It is important not to forget to sometimes pause between procedures to eat and rest. In the second trimester, it is advisable to plan your work schedule so that there is at least 15 minutes left between procedures for rest, and take 30-40 minutes once a day to eat, walk or lie down in peace. Often, cosmetologists work almost until the very birth, but in the third trimester it is necessary to allocate time during the working day for two breaks and try not to work more than 8 hours a day.
Most beauticians work while sitting, and during pregnancy it is important to have a work chair with height adjustment, comfortable backrest and sufficiently stable. When working while standing, wear comfortable shoes and wear compression stockings to support the leg vessels.
It is important for a pregnant cosmetologist to minimize stress at work. In case of conflicts with patients, do not hesitate to ask the administration for help.
In order to minimize the risk of developing conflict situations, try to explain in detail to patients the possible side effects after the procedures, take signed informed consent from them, carefully maintain all documentation.
What not to do to a cosmetologist during pregnancy
From the very first day of a diagnosed pregnancy, the cosmetologist will have to exclude contact with preparations containing essential oils. These complex low molecular weight compounds have a powerful systemic effect. Essential oils can negatively affect not only the course of pregnancy, but also the development of the unborn child.
If the work of a doctor is related to a professional cosmetic line based on essential oils, then during pregnancy you will have to change the working brand.
If during work you have to deal with substances that have a proven stimulating or irritating effect, you should try to exclude them or touch them only with gloves. including metered vacuum devices.
During pregnancy, it is recommended to refuse to perform procedures in patients' homes. As a rule, they are associated with the need to endure heavy things, work in an unsuitable chair, contact with pets and family members of the patient, who may be carriers of infections.
There are not so many restrictions for a doctor during pregnancy, and if you feel well, you can continue work as usual, but take a little more care of yourself.
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