Sitting at work.

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I'm 16 weeks just now, and am finding that sitting at my desk at work is getting uncomfortable. I find my bum aches, and when I stand, I have to sort of haul myself up!

We have back rests, but can anyone suggest other ideas to cushion my rear

I had a desk assessment done, chair properly adjusted and was given a foot rest. It made a massive difference

agree with applecore, a desk assessment really helped me too, now have back rest and foot rest and thinking of asking for a desk fan for when the weather gets warmer!

Risk assessment should also highlight the need for regular breaks from your desk too

My work won't do a desk assessment as they said if they recommend something and it affects me badly I could sue them! Is this normal?

I found that sitting got especially uncomfortable in 3rd trimester, ribs started aching, no matter how good the chair. So this time, I asked for one of those motorized desks, so I can also work standing up.

I'm 26 weeks and really struggling to sit for any time at all. Nothing really helps. Regular breaks etc xx

Not that I am aware of MissTwister the risk assessments state that they are recommendations only and if not suitinf can be readjusted at any time. They're pretty important in pregnancy, not only for comfort at your desk but also as someone else said the need for regular breaka away from your desk. I haven't worked anywhere that has refused.. Is it HR that have said this?

It's a legal requirement to do a risk assessment so your work can't refuse to do one in case you sue! They should have someone auitable and competent to complete that assessment to ensure the correct actions are put in place. If you look on the HSE website there is plenty of information you can find. I'm a safety manager is manufacturing so understand the processes that are required.

Mine are dragging their feet ... By this rate I'll have had the baby before my knackered, broken office chair is ready :(

I've had a risk assessment, and luckily we have motorised desks, so I can stand too. Probably just part of being pregnant and carrying some extra weight. Might bring in a cushion in the later months.

Risk assessments are a legal requirement! You should definitely be having them.

I looked it up and unfortunately it looks like risk assessments are only legal requirements if there's any risk of danger. I don't think office work therefore counts. It's a pretty laid back office, I can get up whenever I want and they're happy to get me a back rest and whatever else I want just said they don't do the assessments!