calling in sick, worried ill be in trouble :-(

[bippitybopityboo]

I have just had to call in sick for work I never call in so now I'm worried ill be in so much rouble.
I am a senior position so relied upon today but I just feel exhausted and weak and can't bring myself to work the 12 hour shift!
I'm 25 weeks can I get into trouble for calling in? I'm going to try and get a gp appointment today to see why I'm feeling so tired and nauseous again. Any advice welcome. Is feeling this way normal. Will I be in trouble?

[TanteRose]

why would you be in trouble? are you in the UK? see the link below

findlaw.co.uk/law/employment/pay_and_work_rights/time_off/taking-time-off-for-sickness.html

[icklekid]

No you won't be in trouble especially as it's pregnancy related so can't be used against you (see previous posters link ) have work done a risk assessment of any changes that might be needed to support you? As you get nearer due date you may find 12th shifts too much especially if you have a commute on top of that. Is there any flexibility? Hope gp is helpful

[bippitybopityboo]

They just generally don't like people calling in sick. Which is understandable. I feel like I have called in sick now because I'm pregnant and tired but it feels so much worse than that 🙈

[bippitybopityboo]

www.maternityaction.org.uk/advice-2/mums-dads-scenarios/pregnant/sickness-during-pregnancy-and-maternity-leave/

Just read this and found it helpful for anyone else in my position. Going to try and get some sleep now if the burning in my hips allows!

[blackteaplease]

Burning in your hips sounds like pelvic girdle pain. Are you being treated for that? If not you need a physio referral asap from your midwife.

Hope you feel better soon.