Bending forwards a lot at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk, study suggests | TheBriefWire
Bending forwards a lot at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk, study suggests
Published 18 June 2026 ยท science
More walking and standing in the workplace also associated with higher risk, according to Danish research Bending forwards and walking a lot at work in
More walking and standing in the workplace also associated with higher risk, according to Danish research Bending forwards and walking a lot at work in the early stages of pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, a study suggests.
Miscarriage affects about 15% of women. Risk factors include parental age, smoking, night shift work and exposure to air pollution and various chemical compounds. Continue
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 4:00 AM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 5:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
More walking and standing in the workplace also associated with higher risk, according to Danish research Bending forwards and walking a lot at work in the early stages of pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, a study suggests.
Miscarriage affects about 15% of women.
Risk factors include parental age, smoking, night shift work and exposure to air pollution and various chemical compounds.