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Bedrest Challenges and Successes<\/h1>\n

Just as every pregnancy is different, every woman’s experience with bed rest is different. Some women may know early on that because of their medical histories, they will have to go on bed rest at some point in their pregnancies. Others might be surprised to hear their doctors announce, after a routine appointment, that they’ll be on bed rest for a few weeks. No matter what your story, pregnancy bed rest can take a big toll on you, physically and mentally. You can quickly lose strength, stamina, and flexibility, which will leave you feeling lethargic and unable to perform daily tasks.<\/p>\n

The Challenges of Bed Rest<\/b><\/p>\n

Being off your feet for a long period of time comes with its share of drawbacks.\u00a0 Prolonged inactivity can lead to back pain, muscle atrophy, skin sores, bone loss, and even blood clots in the legs. It may also aggravate many of the normal symptoms of pregnancy, such as heartburn, constipation, and swelling due to inactivity.\u00a0 Prolonged inactivity can also lead to anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n

On bedrest, you give up much more than your normal schedule. You may need to devise new ways to connect with family members, take care of children, address household chores, and manage your job. Bed rest can also affect your relationship with your partner, your children, your finances, your emotional health, and your vision of yourself during this time. You may also find yourself thinking back to your early pregnancy and wondering what you did to end up on bed rest.<\/p>\n

Activities on Bed Rest<\/b><\/p>\n

First, you need to find out exactly what your restrictions are, so you can plan accordingly. Your provider may advise you to spend 24 hours a day in bed, perhaps getting up only to use the bathroom. Or he\/she may recommend that you stay home and rest in bed, but give you the go-ahead to get up for meals or your provider may just want you to really slow down by cutting back on work and other activities, avoiding heavy lifting and prolonged standing, and heading to your bed to rest for a few hours once a day. Depending on your restrictions, the realities of bed rest can generate boredom and a general lack of control but with some planning, you can make the most of bed rest.<\/p>\n