Sometimes keeping yourself busy can provide a welcome distraction. Every day you take it easy is one potentially more day your baby or babies grows inside you, giving him or her or them the best chance at being born healthy and strong. Depending on how much your activity is restricted, you may need to make some changes around your home:. Keep your expectations realistic after delivery. Cut yourself some postpartum slack, factoring in all your body has been through.
Depending on the level of activity restriction, you may not have the same aerobic capacity or muscular strength that you had before. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations.
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This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Registry Builder New. Bed Rest During Pregnancy. Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M. Medical Review Policy All What to Expect content that addresses health or safety is medically reviewed by a team of vetted health professionals. Back to Top. The biggest risk for women on bedrest is blood clots deep vein thrombosis in your leg or lungs.
The best way to reduce your risk of these clots is to regularly flex your feet and to stretch and move your legs. Bedrest may also make your muscles weak. Ask your doctor if there are some leg and arm exercises you can do. The stronger your body, the more energy and strength you will have for labour and to care for your new baby. It is normal to have a hard time adjusting to life on bedrest. But if you feel depressed or sad for a few weeks, talk to your doctor.
You may need treatment for depression. See this time as an opportunity. Do things that can be hard to find time to do. Use this time to get ready for the arrival of your baby. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content.
To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top of the page. Topic Overview What is bedrest? Why would you be put on bedrest? What can you do and not do on bedrest? Are there any risks from bedrest? What can you do to make bedrest easier? Keep comfortable Keep your body as comfortable as possible.
Lie on your side instead of your back. That can help your back feel better. It can also help protect your baby. This is because lying flat on your back can prevent blood from getting to your uterus and baby. For this reason, it's important to train yourself to sleep on your side. Bed rest in singleton pregnancies for preventing preterm birth.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Simhan HN, et al. Inhibition of acute preterm labor. Accessed Oct. Caritis S, et al. Management of pregnant women after resolution of an episode of acute idiopathic preterm labor. Da Silva Lopes K, et al. Bed rest with and without hospitalisation in multiple pregnancy for improving perinatal outcomes. Butler Tobah Y expert opinion. Mayo Clinic. Accessed Nov. See also Antidepressants and pregnancy Blighted ovum: What causes it?
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