Reproductive Health

Infographic titled 'Reproductive Health & the Fire Service' discussing the dangers fire service jobs pose to reproductive health, including exposure to toxic substances, psychological stress, and physical strain. It outlines potential consequences such as infertility, birth defects, and menstrual cycle disorders. The infographic also addresses male reproductive health and suggests solutions and next steps, such as checking NFPA guidelines and limiting exposure to harmful conditions. Contains QR code for more information.
Infographic discussing male firefighters and reproductive health risks; includes text on fertility issues, semen parameters, and fire exposure effects; features a firefighter holding a baby.
Infographic titled 'Women: Impact of Firefighting on Conception'. Contains information on conception planning, stress reduction, and occupational health for women firefighters. Advises tracking ovulation, reducing gear contaminants, and consulting OB/GYN. Highlights risks like stress, heat exposure, shift work, and noise on reproductive health. Features Center for Fire Rescue & EMS Health Research logo and a background image of a woman holding a baby. Includes a link to further resources on health impacts.
Infographic on standard operating procedures for pregnancy and childbirth accommodations, featuring an ultrasound image. The document outlines guidelines for accommodating employees, references specific laws and acts like the FMLA and ADA, and lists organizational policies. Includes logos for various organizations at the bottom.

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Infographic about occupational factors and miscarriage risk among U.S. firefighters. Highlights include: volunteer firefighters have higher miscarriage risk than career firefighters, 30% of departments lack pregnancy policies, miscarriage rates higher than nurses, and reasons for the risk include funding issues and limited staffing. Includes blocks with firefighting symbols at the bottom.
Infographic on gender-specific health concerns for women firefighters, highlighting additional risk factors such as ill-fitting PPE, working alone, and increased rates of mental health issues due to discrimination and harassment. Includes a chart showing impacts of discrimination on mental health and a section on injury rates influenced by health and work conditions.
Infographic titled "Women Firefighters & Reproductive Health" highlighting miscarriage rates among female firefighters, which are at least 2.3 times higher than the U.S. national average of 10%. It includes a statistic showing that 25% of fire departments lack pregnancy policies or have policies that negatively affect pregnant firefighters. Visual elements include a female firefighter illustration, pie charts comparing national and firefighter miscarriage rates, and text detailing pregnancy and job duty restrictions.
Infographic detailing training considerations and breathing techniques for pregnant and postpartum firefighters. Sections include tips for different trimesters, emphasizing safety, gradual workload adjustments, and mental health awareness. Breathing techniques such as diaphragmatic, foundational, and dynamic breaths are outlined. Contact information and resources are provided for support.
Informational poster about pregnancy for women in firefighting, including job tasks, risk considerations, and employee rights such as the Family Medical Leave Act and Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Features visually distinct sections on job tasks, trimester risks, and legal rights, highlighted by silhouettes of pregnant women and safety icons.
OB/Gyn health resource guide for firefighters featuring essential job tasks and pregnancy outcomes. Lists potential health risks, including miscarriage and pre-term labor, for firefighters, especially regarding wearable equipment and exposure to hazardous environments. Includes image of firefighters near a fire truck. Contact information and QR code for further resources included at the bottom.