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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
Is bed rest recommended?
Can activity restriction help?
Understand the side effects
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Can bed rest delay labor and delivery?
Can some activity changes help?
What are the concerns linked to bed rest?
What is pelvic rest and when is it recommended?
Know the rules
Coping with movement restrictions
Is bed rest recommended?
Can activity restriction help?
Understand the side effects
Content
Can bed rest delay labor and delivery?
Can some activity changes help?
What are the concerns linked to bed rest?
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When you're pregnant, being told to stay in bed for a few days or a few weeks might seem like just the welcome break you need. In reality, though, staying in bed for a long time or moving very little during pregnancy may do more harm than good. Here's what you need to know.