Bed Rest

Bed rest is not the piece of cake that everyone seems to think it is. Here are some things to help you occupy your time.

What bed rest advice do you have for moms?

Learn about protecting certain conditions of pregnancy with bedrest and the types of bedrest often used and why.

Days in Waiting: A Guide to Surviving Pregnancy Bedrest

Many times pregnancy is a time of joy, however, there are a number of families who are dealing with complicated pregnancies. Moms tell how they coped. From your About.com Guide.

Your complete online childbirth class, perfect for bedrest! Everything from pregnancy to labor positioning, medications, cesareans and postpartum care. We've got you covered!

This pregnancy forum is a great place to meet other moms and to discuss pregnancy related issues and complications, including bedrest. A great way to pass the time...

Bedrest Fitness DVD by Darline Turner-Lee is designed for moms who are on pregnancy bedrest to help them maintain muscle tone and yet do so gently.

This site advocates for pregnant women to help them understand the risks of preterm birth, to be able to identify preterm labor and to advocate for themselves and their babies. They have great articles, many stories as well as forums for families to band together in the tough times that prematurity and pregnancy complications can bring.

Here you'll find blog posts and podcasts with people making a difference in the lives of bedresting moms.

The silver linings of bedrest.

What it is and why it helps.

Questions to ask your health care provider.

How to survive.

Help for the family of the mom on bedrest.

Books, videos, organizations and more in one handy list.

Sidelines is a network of support groups across the country for women with complicated pregnancies and their families.

Compiled by SideLines.org and the moms who've been there.

Taking childbirth classes in pregnancy is a huge milestone, but for many moms on bedrest it becomes something that they have to skip all together. Here are some creative ways to still get your childbirth class information and stay on bedrest.

Bed rest might be unexpected but how do you cope with finishing up your to do list of pregnancy? This might be particularly hard when it comes to your childbirth class. Read these tips or leave your own!