Health Tip: Resting in Bed During Pregnancy
August 28, 2009, 2:18 PM ET
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Aug. 29 -- (HealthDay News) -- For various reasons, your doctor may recommend bed rest during pregnancy.
The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions for making the most of your time on bed rest:
Create a schedule, even if it revolves around staying in bed. Wake up at the same time each day, bathe and get dressed, and develop other routines.Make good use of all that free time! Read a novel or parenting books, write in a journal, prepare for delivery and parenting, or organize old photos.Do productive things such as: taking care of insurance paperwork for your new baby, making a contact list for after delivery, assigning a guardian for your baby, or creating a new will.Get online and order the many things you'll need for baby, such as diapers, clothes, and bottles.Ask for help with things you can't do, such as cooking meals and doing household chores.Find an online support group or chat room for other moms on bed rest. And don't forget to thank your spouse or partner for all the extra help.