A Beginner’s Guide to Bed Rest

Did you know that one out of every five mothers will be prescribed bed rest during her pregnancy? Since there is a chance that you may have to become familiar with bed rest, here are some basics to get you started. First of all, let’s talk about what bed rest is. Bed rest can mean anything from complete and total confinement to one’s bed for twenty four hours a day to taking time to lay down for an hour or so a couple of times a day. Make sure that your prenatal care provider is specific in telling you exactly … Continue reading

Bed Rest & Work From Home Moms

Do you watch the show Desperate Housewives? I don’t, but you can hardly look at the news without seeing an article here or there about what is going on behind the scenes with the actresses and more. Recently, one of the headlines was all about Marcia Cross, one of the actresses, who is expecting twins in real life. I’m not sure if her pregnancy was written into the show (I admit I have no idea on the details because I’ve never watched the show). Currently, Ms. Cross is under a doctor’s orders to be on bed rest. So what is … Continue reading