The issue of work-life balance is not often regarded as one involving life or death choices.
But that appears to have been the tragic outcome for one legal couple, who believe their baby, who was born prematurely, died as a direct result of the mother working “incredibly hard” during her pregnancy. You can read her husband’s posting here. He makes the point that firms have a responsibility for the welfare of their staff and should be actively encouraging pregnant women to stop working long before the birth is due.
