Bed rest
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Bedrest
Asked by T.J. from Flagstaff
on July 12, 2009
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I'm 29 weeks pregnant with our second son, and I was put on bedrest this week through 36 weeks. Out first son, who is now 2, was born at 34 weeks, so I've been conside...
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- T. I have been in your shoes two times. The first time my son was almost 2 when I was put on bed rest and the second time my son was 3.5 and my daughter was 18 months....
- I have never been placed on bed rest but I hope you have help! That would be hard. I have 3 kids and with my 3rd had some early contractions and I just prayed never to...
- I was put on bed rest for 4 months with my 2nd. I would suggest knitting, or something to do with your hands. This requires that you focus on the task at hand and not ...
Bed Rest
Asked by M.D. from Boston
on March 14, 2008
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I have 5 months to go and recently was put on a strict bed rest due to a little bleeding! This is my first pregnancy and it has been a bit tough. It started with 4 m...
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- I was placed on bed rest during my second pregnancy. I had some red bleeding and an ultrasound showed a low placenta and my midwife also had some concern that there m...
- When I googled placenta previa, I found this site: http://www.babycenter.com/0_placenta-previa_830.bc It says that you have a 90% chance the placenta will be in a ...
- Hi M.-I was actually on bed rest for my 1st pregnancy but only for the last 8 weeks - due to herniated disc. However I was on bed rest for most of my second pregnancy ...
Bed Rest
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on April 12, 2007
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I was wondering, what are some good activities or anything so I don't get soo bored while I'm on bed rest??? I am getting sooooooooo depressed too!!!
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- I've never been on bed rest...and can't even image what it would be like. Have you tried: pulling the shades and letting the sun in or tv watching, internet surfin...
- i had 2 weeks of resting in the middle of my pregnancy and 1 week at the end. I did lots of crossword puzzles and soduko puzzles. I read a book or two.. You mig...
- Get a head start on the baby book! Did you have a shower and have thank you notes to write? Maybe write a journal of the journey through your pregnancy for the baby, o...
Bed Rest
Asked by B.S. from Reno
on November 5, 2007
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I broke my right ankle three weeks ago and haven't been able to leave the house in three weeks! I'm having hypertension problems with this pregnancy now, so even tho ...
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- Hi B.! I know exactly how you feel. I am also on bedrest, have been for about 3 weeks. I have a 2 year old son and it has been really hetic and stressful. What my ...
- Oh dear. I also had PIH but not until the end. Only was on bed rest for 1 week before she took the baby early. I went bonkers. I still had my daughter at daycare as it...
- I had a 2 1/2yo son went I went on bedrest for about a month with my last baby. My son hated it! Read books, playdoh, color (those colorwonder markers are great!), hav...
Bed Rest
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on August 4, 2006
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I am 31 weeks pregnant and after a scare with pre-term labor, I am on home bed rest until the baby arrives. The problem is that I will not be able to attend our birth...
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- K.: congratulations on the pregnancy... Bed rest is not fun... sorry. I often meet with mother's prentatlly to discuss questions and concerns about breas...
- If you can get someone to go to the library for you, there are all kinds of videos and/or books on these subjects...also there are lactation consultants that do home v...
- I know a doula and a Bradley method instructor not far from you. What type of classes were you interested in. I can put you guys in touch and she may be willing to do ...
Advice for Bedrest?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on June 10, 2007
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Does anyone have any good tips for dealing with a (hopefully) long stretch of bedrest? I was in the hospital for a while and am now home and need to make things a litt...
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- T. - I was put on bed rest at 30 weeks due to a DVT in my left leg and I took advantage of the time to nap and relax and I read LOTS of books on parenting and also ...
- I would avoid reading any "mothering" books, as you will find so many contradictions (unless you just read one book). If you like to cook, you can plan weekly menus c...
- T.: what are the "things" you always wanted to try and never had time? what are the books/ movies unseen? letters written? what would you like to learn? plan...
Bed Rest
Asked by K.C. from Nashville
on May 31, 2009
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I am 25 weeks pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl. This week I started having contractions and after 24 hours in the hospital, we got them to stop, but now I am on b...
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- I wish you much health and luck, as I was in exactly the same situation as yourself only in the hospital. I suggest catching up on your reading and doing word puzzles...
- Rent lots of movies - especially the ones that only you want to see! I would also suggest universalclass.com where you can actually teach & earn money (would be stimu...
- Learn to knit. Have someone pick you up a book and some tools and yarn. Knitting keeps many mom's from going crazy and it will help you to. Seriously. Make your bab...
Pregnant and on Bedrest...
Asked by M.T. from Ocala
on April 10, 2008
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I am 24 weeks pregnant and was just put on bedrest due to cervical thinning. Has anyone else had this problem and what became of it? I am worried about going into la...
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- Hello, My name is J. and I am a Doula and I would like to offer my services to you as you said you are alone.If you would like more information or just a friendly som...
- Hi I have not had that experience but wanted to let you know I will pray for you and the baby. Just follow the doctors orders and stay on bedrest! Do you have anyon...
- M. T, All I know is that when they put you on bed rest-you need to do what they say. I have seen many mommies who have had complications during pregnancy due to dis...
Were You Put on Bed Rest?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 14, 2011
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Were you put on bed rest during your pregnancy?
For what condition(s) and for how long?
And what, exactly, does bed rest look like? I mean, can you get up and w...
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- I was on b/r for 2 months. I developed severe preclampsia at 5 months. I slept in my own bed at night. I was allowed to be on my feet once after waking up and once...
- WIth my middle child I had high blood pressure, and was put on bed rest for like three weeks. At 1st it was light bed rest, I could walk around, sit in recliner, then ...
- I wasn't with any of my 3 pregnancies (even if I had been, I hardly think I could have done it!) My girl friend is due this month, and she's been on partial bed rest t...
For Those Mommies That Are Pregnant and on Bed Rest.
Asked by M.. from Ocala
on October 14, 2010
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For those mommies that are pregnant and on bed rest please help me. What are you doing or did to help you get through this time on bed rest?
I am 34 weeks pregnant an...
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- First & foremost try not to get stressed about it, it's not good for the baby. I was on bed rest for 7 wks. with placenta previa & my hubby was working a 6 day/ wk. ...
- I am not where you are right now, but I have been there. All I can say is hang in there M., it will be over soon. Get a good book that you just cant put down. Take...
- Oh, I feel your pain. I ended up being on bed rest for 8 weeks with my first child. I can tell you this... I didn't do complete bed rest for the first two weeks and ...
