Bending forwards a lot at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk, study suggests

The Guardian Health Thursday 18 June 2026, 22:30 UTC By Andrew Gregory Health editor 1 min read

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More walking and standing in the workplace also associated with higher risk, according to Danish researchBending 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.

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.

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