IMPORTANCE OF BEDREST FOR PREGNANCY WOMAN
For some of case, pregnancy woman should take go on bedrest. This means just
"Resting in Bed". But every woman have various situations. The woman
may be assigned to strict bedrest for several time, or the woman may spend most
of the pregnancy time in bed. It is all depend on the pregnancy case and the
doctor assessment.
Whether pregnancy woman been sent to bed for two weeks or even six months,
this is usual happen for some pregnancy woman. Each year, about one-fifth of
all pregnant women are prescribed to take bedrest for a various reasons.
Because of the benefits of bedrest is not backed up by medical research, then
make bedrest for pregnancy woman is controversial. The goal of bedres is to
keep the baby save inside pregnant woman, developing in the uterus, for as ling
as possible and also make it strong inside.
Stay in Bed for All Day Long
For some women, bedrest means have to go in bed for 24 hours, only for use
bathroom that woman should getting up. That woman can not go to kitchen for
make lunch, also can not doing work by sitting at the desk and computer. At
this situation, the prengnat woman should be lying on most of the day. This
position can take the pressure of the heavy uterus off the vena cava, a large
vein in the abdomen that returns unoxygenated blood to the heart and then to
the lungs.
For others situation, bedrest could be less limiting. Pregnant woman may have
rest periods in bed, but that woman can make occasional outings in the car,
usually to go to the doctor, and get up to the kitchen for make lunch or to
take a brief shower. Please ask the doctor to make sure what bedrest you should
have to be. Some list of questions for your doctor can help you nail down the
specifics.
Tips for Survival?
Slowly and patiently. Your life may feel as if it is on hold, but hang in there.
There are some survival tricks and tips you can use, such as keeping a cooler
with snacks and drinks near you, moving a phone and television into your room,
and sticking to your normal routine as much as possible.
And follow your doctor advice. The temptations to get up will be real and ever
present. A walk on a beautiful day, a dinner out with your partner, attending
a child's performance at school, or even cleaning up the kitchen — all
may seem legitimate reasons to get out of bed. But keep your goal of a healthy,
full-term baby in mind and stay in bed as much as possible.
Does bedrest make a difference?
Maybe. Medical experts disagree about the benefits of bedrest. Some research
suggests bedrest does help prolong a pregnancy, while other data show it makes
no difference. While no proof exists, many healthcare providers think it's worth
a try, since it isn't physically harmful (although the strain it places on your
psyche can be unpleasant). (by spensershope.org - Baby.TopResource.NET Reference)
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