bed rest

  • Surviving Bed Rest

    We have all had days where the idea of staying in bed under the covers seemed extremely appealing. Unfortunately, for many pregnant women, bed rest during pregnancy is not a luxury, but a medical mandate. Read "Surviving Bed Rest During Pregnancy" to learn more.

  • Bed Rest

    Bed rest is common. You may be put on bed rest to alleviate certain pregnancy conditions. Some women know it is coming because of medical history while others are surprised during a routine checkup. Read "Bed Rest" to learn more.

  • Tilted Cervix

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have a tilted cervix. What are the odds of carrying a baby to full term and not being on bed rest??

  • Threatened Miscarriage, Cerlage and Bedrest

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    This is my first post here and finally decided to write as I seek answers.

    I am 19 weeks 4 days with our first child. I bled at the end of September and was told that I have a threatened miscarriage. I bled again at the end of October and was told that I will be having a miscarriage. Since October I have not bled at all.

  • Subchorionic Hematoma

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have been experiencing vaginal bleeding throughout my pregnancy. I had a particularly bad incident at about 10 weeks while I was at work. I began gushing blood and by the time I made it to the ER I had soaked through 3 pads. The baby’s heart was beating so the ER doctor said to monitor the bleeding and follow up with my OB.

  • Placenta Previa

    Placenta Previa is a condition where the placenta lies low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix.

  • Bed Rest

    Bed rest will differ from woman to woman and may range from simple periodic resting at home to full bed rest and monitoring in a hospital.

  • Surviving Bed Rest During Pregnancy

    We have all had days where the idea of staying in bed under the covers seemed extremely appealing. Unfortunately, for many pregnant women, bed rest during pregnancy is not a luxury, but a medical mandate.

  • Threatened Miscarriage, Cerlage and Bedrest

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    This is my first post here and finally decided to write as I seek answers.

    I am 19 weeks 4 days with our first child. I bled at the end of September and was told that I have a threatened miscarriage. I bled again at the end of October and was told that I will be having a miscarriage. Since October I have not bled at all.

  • Bed Rest

    Bed rest will differ from woman to woman and may range from simple periodic resting at home to full bed rest and monitoring in a hospital.

  • Surviving Bed Rest During Pregnancy

    We have all had days where the idea of staying in bed under the covers seemed extremely appealing. Unfortunately, for many pregnant women, bed rest during pregnancy is not a luxury, but a medical mandate.

  • Placenta Previa

    Placenta Previa is a condition where the placenta lies low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix.

  • Subchorionic Hematoma

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have been experiencing vaginal bleeding throughout my pregnancy. I had a particularly bad incident at about 10 weeks while I was at work. I began gushing blood and by the time I made it to the ER I had soaked through 3 pads. The baby’s heart was beating so the ER doctor said to monitor the bleeding and follow up with my OB.

  • Tilted Cervix

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have a tilted cervix. What are the odds of carrying a baby to full term and not being on bed rest??

  • Bed Rest

    Bed rest is common. You may be put on bed rest to alleviate certain pregnancy conditions. Some women know it is coming because of medical history while others are surprised during a routine checkup. Read "Bed Rest" to learn more.

  • Surviving Bed Rest

    We have all had days where the idea of staying in bed under the covers seemed extremely appealing. Unfortunately, for many pregnant women, bed rest during pregnancy is not a luxury, but a medical mandate. Read "Surviving Bed Rest During Pregnancy" to learn more.

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