Bed rest
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Coping with Bed Rest
Asked by E.A. from Atlanta
on November 6, 2011
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Hi ladies,
I'm 34 weeks pregnant and just got out of a weeklong hospital stay for preterm contractions. They've let me come home on strict bed rest until at least ...
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- I can understand your guilt, and you shouldnt feel guilty,but you do.. So, maybe a few suggestions of what you can do to help without putting your baby at risk will be...
- There has been lots of good advice already and I agree, please try to put your guilt aside and accept your husband's help. There are probably plenty of people that hav...
- I went through the same situation when I was pregnant with our twins. Our son was two and my guilt stemmed from my inability to be there for him. I knew his little l...
Sentenced to Bed Rest!!!
Asked by A.N. from Portland
on February 18, 2007
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I'm only 28 weeks pregnant, and ended up in Labor & Delivery on Friday with bad contractions and lost, what appeared to be, my mucous plug. Only to find out that I am...
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- YIKES! How scary for you and hard on your daughter! I hope it's temporary. I haven't been in this situation, but during my pregnancy with my second, I needed A LOT ...
- You poor thing! I did some bed rest in the last weeks of my pregnancy and it was really hard as you now know. Do you have any outside family/friend support? Hopefully ...
- I had weeks of bed rest with boh of my kids and it sucked but it was betterthan the alternative. i have to beautiful kids. That doesnt make it easier. SO some of t...
Bedrest Due to Cervical Changes
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on February 22, 2010
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I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and on bedrest. I went into preterm labor and am dilated at 1 and my cervical length is 2.5. I was sent home on procardia and to con...
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- Sorry for my late reply. I was on bedrest for preterm labor with both of my pregnancies and both times at the 29th week. Both times, I made it to full term or almost f...
- From what I understand bed rest means in lying position. Two of my sisters were on bedrest for 3 months and it was difficult for them. It is very difficult but you mus...
- I was further into my pregnancy and was on bedrest I sat in the recliner propped up and back...I also learned how to cross stitch while on bedrest...I know its easier ...
Who Does Everything for You When You Are on Bed Rest?!
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on September 27, 2010
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I have been on bed rest now for about 7 weeks. I still have 9 weeks to go. I had some friends and family help by making meals (about one per week) during the first ...
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- Very first thing you will (not might) do is MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE "MESS". Now you are asking just what am I talking about? This means you must take care of yourself fi...
- I wish I lived in your area to help!!! I would have a good talk to your hubby, grilled cheese, sloppy joes, spagetti, grilled chicken, hot dogs and hamburges are no...
- Hmmmm...must be nice to have ...a...."day"......not in my vocabulary. You need to talk to your husband and get him to suck it up and man up about this. He can do s...
Turbulatine Sulf and Bedrest?
Asked by D.S. from New York
on April 18, 2008
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I'm 32 weeks pregnant and went in to ER yesterday with pre-term contractions... end result, i'm taking Turb every 6 hours for the next 3 weeks (until 35 weeks gestatio...
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- I just carried twins to 36 1/2 weeks and I was put on Turbulatine at 22 weeks because I had a lot of false labor contractions. I had these contractions with my older ...
- I was on bedrest and took the medicine. It didn't help. EVen my OB/GYN said bedrest doesn't work but since I had 3 kids he thought I could use the excuse to have a bre...
- I went through the same thing with my second son - I started contracting at 28 weeks. The Turb is not a fun medication to be on - it gives you the shakes, you will loo...
Bed Rest Til Baby Is Here.
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on September 23, 2010
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went to the doctor yesterday i'm 35 weeks and 6 days. The doctor put me on bed rest for the remainder of the time until I have my c-section on 10/12. I can't sleep ton...
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- Buy in bulk, Costco accepts manufacturer's coupons so you can have the best of both - bulk and coupons. Meal planning is very important and helps to cut costs and mak...
- If you absolutely *have* to go... have someone rent a wheelchair for you for the day. As a matter of fact, your insurance may very well cover it. If they do... keep it...
- Stay in bed!!!! Have a friend video tape the birthday party. I know it's not the same, but you do not want to compromise you or your baby's health by trying to go. Wat...
Going Stircrazy on Bedrest
Asked by K.K. from New York
on October 11, 2009
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Hi everyone. I was put on bedrest at 33 1/2 weeks due to elevated blood pressure and protein in urine. Bloodwork and urine tests were done and everything came back no...
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- Have four kids and was on bedrest from four months on for three of them. They were a year apart. I just did it. Sat on the couch, read books etc. They would cl...
- Hi K. K Congrats on a lovely family. You don't mention friends stopping by; they were my saving grace when I went down to bed rest at 19 weeks. Each day a different...
- Dear K., Hang in there.....talk to your baby about what is going on as it too must be wondering why the movement of Mama has slowed down. Let the baby know about t...
Bed Rest
Asked by S.K. from Lansing
on March 8, 2009
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Hi everyone,
A friend of mine was recently placed on bedrest. She still has about 8 weeks to her due date. She has people brining over food and movies, I wanted to ...
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- You didn't mention if she has other children, but if does helping out with them would help greatly. I remember when I was on bedrest, getting the things done that I no...
- Some of the other moms touched on the ideas I had too. I think the key here is your gift of time. BE WITH HER instead of just dropping off things to keep her busy. ...
- Hey, Maybe do the pamper me day like the mom below me said, I think that is a good idea. Also if she is open to visitors to like hang out and talk maybe invite anot...
Pre-term Labor and Bedrest
Asked by A.G. from Tucson
on February 10, 2008
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Hello ladies!
I am currently 27 weeks with boy, girl fraternal twins. I was taken to the ER the other night due to major contractions @ 3 mins. apart, not painful b...
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- http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/bedrest/a/pregbedrest.htm HI A., I am a mother of 4 and had to go on bed rest for the last 6 weeks of my 2nd pregnancy. It is hard bu...
- Yes, bedrest does help stop the contraction. I'm now at about 35 weeks pregnant but when I was 5 months I also was in the hospital for contractions. If you go there ...
- I competely agree that bedrest helps. I was on bedrest from 30 weeks until the delivery of my first daughter. I ws allowed to go out once a week though :) just to lunc...
Seeking Suggestions for Friend Who Has to Be on Bedrest for 2 Months.
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on October 16, 2009
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Hi everyone,
Would love to hear suggestions on how to care for and entertain a friend who has to be on bedrest for the next 2 months. She literally can't get out of b...
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- When I was on bed rest, one of my friends bought me a giant Sudoku book. I became obsessed!
- I was on bed rest for 2 months earlier this year. While it's definitely not fun, we do what we have to for the safety of our babies. We have Directv so I watched a v...
- I did that. It sucks. I set up my computer console right next to me, had some good books, a journal, and took on a giant project - quilting. I ended up making three qu...
