Bed Rest During Multiple Pregnancy

A 1992 survey by the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs found that 70 percent of mothers of multiples experienced bed rest during her pregnancy with twins or more. However, in the years since, doctors have become less rigid about sentencing women to bed for the duration. Still, many mothers of multiples may find themselves facing the prospect of bed rest or restricted activity at some point in their pregnancy, perhaps as prevention against preterm labor or to alleviate symptoms of preeclampsia.

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Bed Rest During Multiple Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 01:01:07.

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