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Bed rest during pregnancy: Get the facts
What is bed rest and is it recommended?
What is pelvic rest and when is it recommended?
Know the rules
Coping with movement restrictions
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Is bed rest recommended?
Can activity restriction help?
Understand the side effects
What is pelvic rest and when is it recommended?
Pelvic rest might be recommended if you have a condition such as the placenta partially or totally covering your cervix (placenta previa), you're at increased risk of preterm labor or you have abdominal surgery during pregnancy.
Pelvic rest consists of avoiding activities that might increase pelvic pressure or pelvic muscle contractions, including:
- Sex
- Douching
- Use of tampons
- Repetitive squatting
- Brisk walking or other lower body exercises
