Mom Stages - Bed Rest

Bed rest can wreak havoc on a family's finances. Here are some ideas to help you pull through this difficult time.

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Mom Stages - Bed Rest

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Some women suffer from depression during pregnancy. Being on bed rest can compound the problem. Find out the symptoms of depression and how to get help.

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Mom Stages - Bed Rest

Being admitted to the hospital for bed rest can be an overwhelming experience. Here is a list of items to bring with you to the hospital to make your stay there more comfortable.

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If your obstetrician gives you the green light, here are a few simple exercises you can do while on bed rest to preserve muscle tone and improve circulation.

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Hearing the words "bed rest" from your obstetrician can be upsetting. It's not surprising that many times women leave the office realizing that they only remember some of what was said or forgot to ask questions. Here is a list of suggested question to help you organize your thoughts.

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Mom Stages - Bed Rest

Probably one of the most difficult things to manage while you're on bed rest is caring for your other children. They're upset because you can't pick them up and play with them like you usually do and you're upset because you can't perform the mommy role you're accustomed to. 

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Looking for a place to connect with other moms on bed rest? Or would you like to find reading matter about bed rest? I’ve done some searching for you and found some useful sites.

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You’ve realized that you need to accept help while you’re on bed rest, but now you’re sitting around wishing that you could hand out a guide to your friends and family on how to support you. Wish no more! Here it is.

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Mom Stages - Bed Rest

If you’re a regular mommy blog reader, chances are you’ve heard of Tertia. Author of the award-winning South African blog, So Close, she’s a force to be reckoned with. Not willing to accept a childless fate, she endured 9 IVFs in her quest to become a mom. Tertia has been on various levels of bed rest. She chatted to me briefly about the ups and downs of her experiences.

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Anyone who’s been on pregnancy bed rest would agree that it’s not restful. It’s not the breather you’d expect from ordinarily lying around in bed, because you’re stressed out. You’re worried about the well-being of your baby, you’re anxious about dropping your job in mid-task, and you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to run a household from your bed. You can’t do it all and the sooner you accept that, the better. Your priority is to stay in bed and wait until that baby is baked to perfection. The multi-tasker in you wants to tell you that you can do it all, but don’t listen! For once, she’s just plain wrong. Last week, we talked about practical ways to relieve bed rest boredom . Now let’s look at three tips that will help you not only survive, but also enjoy bed rest.

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