From the article: Bed Rest in Pregnancy
No matter why you're on bed rest - high risk pregnancy, preterm labor, incompetent cervix, IUGR, placenta previa, etc., it can be scary. It can also be a time that is hard to manage. How did you ask for and get help? What was the biggest help you had? Did someone come to cook? Did you have help cleaning? If you had older kids who took them to school? What websites did you frequent? Share Your Tips
funneling cervix and bedrest
- I almost lost my first baby at 18 weeks due to a funneling cervix. Thankfully my OB took immediate action and I got a cerclage and put on strict bedrest. I also took nephedepine to prevent contractions. Now my son is fpur years old and I am 9 weeks pregnant. I will receive my cerclage in 3 weeks and will be taking meds to prevent contractions. I am already on light bedrest and taking pregesterone. Praying for a healthy baby! My best advice is if your worried go to the Dr! If they don't think you're concerned they wont try as hard. My OB gave me his cell number because he knows I'm scared to death! Read everything you can find about preterm labor and incompetent cervix. Know what to look for and be prepared to stay in the hospital a lot! In the mean time keep a stash of snacks and water or juice by your bed. Internet and tv are a Godsend! Also books :)
- —Guest snetterbug
Thanks
- I just lost my son at 20 weeks due to my cervix. I just want to thank everyone for sharing their stories. It gives me hope. No words can tell you what it really means to me.
- —Guest rashawna
don't stress
- Just get plenty of rest stay off your feet & listen to your doc invest in lots of books let your partner and family support you it's worth this is my first pregnacy I'm 22 weeks & 5days been on bedrest since tuesday I'm just praying to god that my baby girl will be strong for me like I'm going to be strong for her I thank god for this beautiful experience of new life i'm so happy to become a mom just pray I believe all will be fine
- —Guest Jdwgirl
1st time mom on bed rest
- i'm 16wks now and advised to be on bedrest.CL 3cm i pray it doesnt shorten and funneling is arrested. was offered cerclage but im already on heparin n aspirin as i have APS.i'd like to spare my baby girl and my first the added meds if i can help it. but im open to cerclage if my CL goes down to 2cm in the next 4wks. praying it doesnt though.im ok with bedrest.im just very lucky to have a very supportive family and a powerful and loving God. pls help us pray for my baby girl..as it is i am already very lucky to conceive cos i had been operated on 2yrs ago for dermoid cysts in both ovaries, and had been diagnosed then with endometriosis. i believe the Lord has big plans for baby n me. all moms out there in similar situations, lets not lose hope. our baby inside needs us the most at this time.
- —Guest elibelly
Working on 3 healthy babies!
- I have had bed rest with 2 previous pregnancies and I am currently 21w3d into #3. My first daughter was born at 32w5d after a 6 week hospital stay for PROM. I was only 19 at the time and was very frustrated by the combination of isolation and terbutaline (a nasty drug that stops labor but makes everything shake and your heart beat insanely fast!) A healthy baby was the best reward for my time! I waited 11 years to venture into motherhood again. #2 seemed to be a whole new world compared to the first...until week 25 when a routine ultrasound revealed that I was dilating. An emergency circlage saved the day but I was on bed rest for the rest of my pregnancy, eventually landing in the hospital where I stayed for 9 weeks. My 2nd daughter was born at 34w1d the day before my 30th birthday! I have had a cerclage placed at 12w with this pregnancy and I'm hoping to deliver a 35+ weeker with minimal bed rest! Best of luck to you all on your miraculous journey! Remember You are a superhero!
- —Guest Katie K
bed rest and cerclage
- Thank you for your responses and comments guys. I really feel like going on. I am 33 weeks and delivery seems so far away as I am on bed rest after getting my cerclage.
- —Guest yvonne
cervical incompetence
- At 17wks I found water coming out I went hospital on admission and. With prayers the water stop I believe God for a miracle to hold this baby for me until the end.pls pray for me
- —Guest ifeoma
mrs
- i had my cervical ceclage last week Im 14weeks preg Im having very strong back and lower abdominal pains I had 2 caesars for my boys I praying every second because I raptured @ 30wks for my second born then my GA suggested the stitch Good luck everyone who is going through this ure not alone Im on bedrest God will provide
- —Guest zodwa
cerclage
- i had cerclage done last week at my 13wk, after i lost my 1st baby girl at 24 wks.. Iam so scary and hope it go well this time, my doc give one month rest and then to go back to work. Iam taking slow steps, rest most of the time , staying with my mother god bless her , my husbend doesnt like this so much, but he come by every day
- —Guest sosa
cervix incompetence
- I lost my first baby @ 15wks n my 2nd pregnancy cervical incompetence was daignosed and cerclage was inserted @23wks, I lost my baby boy 4days after. Am praying to God to bless me soon n bless us all
- —Guest Dupe
Lots of Movies
- Having being put on strict bedrest with no cerclage at 19 1/2 weeks, I know all too well how awful bedrest can be! I know the stress and heartache it brings along with the physical, mental and emotional challenges. I can only suggest to supply yourself with a laptop, a phone, tons of books and lots and lots of movies. Not only will it occupy your mind from thinking about the reality of your situation, it will also make time pass a lot quicker. We were lucky enough to deliver our healthy baby boy at 39 weeks. We just found out that we're pregnant again so if we're blessed enough not to lose this baby early on, we'll be gearing up for the "battle" in a couple of months. I wish you all luck in your struggles and hope that you keep the Lord with you during your "battle".
- —Guest CG
cervix cerclage
- I lost two pregnancy and now I'm Grego with my son my doctor put cerclage for me but I wasn't on bed rest I don't nothing I move to my mother house I go all to nine month my son is two years old now and I'm pregnant again with my second child and I just got my cerclage done 3 days ago I Hope this one is the same as the fist one my doc told me I'm not on bed rest again I want you guys to pray for Me and I will pray for your take care of your self and the babies best luck all of you
- —Guest Natasha
bed rest
- I'm on bed rest and got the shots and the pills I have to insert in every night and just thankful for every week that passes by. Today I'm 30 weeks 8 more to go.
- —Guest melisa
To Kristen - DEMAND A CERCLAGE
- Kristen - Since you pregnancy is early, you should ask for a cerclage. The longer you wait, the less chance you have of making it to full-term. I lost my first child at 23 weeks and my doctor was very proactive. My second pregnancy was full term thanks to my cerclage at 14 wks and p17 shots. I am pregnant again and had my cerclage even earlier this time. It works. You just have to be dilligent and speak up for yourself. Most doctors wait until you've had TWO losses to diagnose with IC and sugget a cerclage. DON'T WAIT.
- —Guest Steph
incompetent cervix
- Overnight without any signs, I am told my bag is out and I will loose my baby boy. My cervix is dilated and there is nothing the doctors can do for me but allow nature to take its course. Please pray for me, I'm very depressed right now. I'm hoping for a miracle.
- —Guest wendy
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