We have just employed a new nanny, 2 weeks ago. She has told us today that an appointment with a gynaecologist a few days ago has suggested that in 6 months time she may need a hysterectomy.
She won't know for 6 months if she's to have one, but then if she does they will do it immediately.
The 'problem' is that in 6 months time I will be about to give birth (9 weeks pregnant now)
The nanny has said that she would have 6 weeks of no lifting. This will run over the time I'm giving birth.
I said something non committal like "dont worry we will work round this" but TBH had no idea what to expect. A quick Google suggests that it may not be a case of no heavy lifting but may actually be 6 weeks off work. Does a newborn count as "heavy"??
Anyone know what the recovery from a hysterectomy may entail for us as a family with a 21 month old and a newborn. Of course I will ask her too but I'm trying to arm myself with info too!
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Our nanny needs a hysterectomy. What to expect.
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heidihole · 09/07/2013 19:33
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