When Mother Should Bedrest

Do not despair when facing 'verdict' bedrest. Consider it a gift from the doctor so that you can rest. You still can do exciting stuff on top of the bed! 

In order for optimal pregnancy. The main purpose of bedrest is the mother's body to rest in order to optimize the conditions for the growth of the fetus. But despite having to bedrest, there are many activities that can be done so as not to get bored.
You have to adjust the type of activity by the condition of pregnancy. Therefore, before starting to undergo bedrest, make sure you fully understand the doctor's instructions for must undergo a period of rest.

Here are a number of conditions that generally cause mother must undergo a period of bedrest:

1. Category 'Red Light'. In this condition, the total resting on the bed of a fixed price that is not negotiable. Remember to follow the doctor's orders so that the recovery process is complete your health. Some of the causes of the condition of these categories:

• Stunted fetal growth. The hope with bedrest, the fetus can obtain an optimal blood supply. In this condition, the supine position is not recommended because it can make a big blood vessels sandwiched by the uterus. Lie down with the body tilted position so that blood flow to the placenta becomes more fluent. 
• History of preterm labor. When you are having contractions before labor at term, usually you have ever experienced preterm labor will be encouraged to do bedrest. 
• Issues surrounding the cervix. The weak condition of the cervix results in cervical easily open by the pressure of the fetus. Recumbent position will reduce the pressure on the cervix. 
• Contraction prematurely. Bedrest is an additional effort in addition to the use of appropriate medications to relieve and prevent premature labor contractions. 
• Bleeding because of the threat to abortion or because of placenta previa. The duration bedrest until the bleeding usually does not happen again. 
• Rupture of membranes. When membranes rupture prematurely, total bed rest in bed are recommended. Lying position is recommended is tilted to the position of the lower head and legs slightly raised. 

You May Still Doing: 

• Reading. It's time to hammer out a stack of novels that has been long neglected. Read also a lifestyle magazine that you stay updated with the latest trends. 
• Chat with friends or relatives can help alleviate the 'suffering' you. So, place the phone and the phone book within reach. 
• Send e-mail, chat, write a blog, or online shopping, you can do by using a laptop. Condition, note how a laptop that does not urge your stomach. Let while lying down, slang activity could go on. Fun, right? 
• Browsing information on pregnancy and parenting. 
• Write a diary to express their emotions uneg. To brighten the mood, read back your vent when subjected to an exciting day. 
• Dressed themselves is not taboo for you who are on bedrest period. Fresh and chic appearance can help improve your mood. Therefore, put make-up box on the side of the bed. Who knew the friends came to see you today. 
• Pamper yourself with a massage. You can call an experienced professional masseur massaging a pregnant woman or have her do it. 
• Watch exciting new movies or series on DVD. Select the plot is light and entertaining, like romantic comedy or sitcom. 
• Embroidery, knitting, or making handicrafts. Seem like a granny? No problem, as long as you like it. 

2. Category 'Yellow Light'. In these conditions, in general, patients can still get 'relief' from the doctor, in the form of permission to do some light activity.

• Severe morning sickness. To reduce whipping nausea, you are advised to get plenty of rest to avoid stress due to physical activity and burden of thought. 
• Pregnancy with medical complications. For example, you are suffering from infectious diseases such as influenza and typhoid, suffered an asthma attack, and a number of other diseases. With bedrest, you are expected to recover more quickly from illness. 
• High blood pressure (preeclampsia). Bedrest is intended to reduce the risk of blood pressure fluctuates. In mild preeclampsia, usually ibuhamil still allowed to do light activity. In the opposite condition, you are advised to total bedrest. 
• Cases of multiple pregnancy. Double or twin pregnancy ended with a high risk of preterm labor. If the risk of preterm labor is very large, you may need to be rested in bed. 

You May Still Doing: 

• Home inspection. The presence of a baby in the future require you to provide more space and safer. Selection of items that are no longer needed and cover the furniture with a special safety angle. Enlist the help of someone else to do it. Your job limited to around and give instruction only. 
• Preparing food. Do not invite danger by cooking a dish 'big' sort of rendang or curry. Prepare snacks just as simple as making a salad with dressing ready-made or just spread jam on french toast. 
• Sports. The definition of exercise does not necessarily mean sweating activity. Just to walk a few feet, or move his head and arms in different directions is also sufficient for you. 
• Cream bath, haircut, or manicure and pedicure. Call the salon and ask chances subscription you can get these services at home.