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PREGNANCY BED REST

 

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ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY BEDREST

Side Effects of Bed rest During Pregnancy and After Birth

During Pregnancy

Muscle weakness Cardiovascular Deconditioning
Fatigue Drop in Blood pressure when
Backache standing up
Muscle Aches Joint pain
Difficulty walking & with stairs Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness Shortness of breath
Difficulty sleeping Weight loss
Maternal stress Depression
Family stress Anxiety
Child care problems Tenseness
Financial difficulties Mood changes
Depression Boredom
Sense of confinement Guilt
Loss of control


After Birth

Muscle weakness Cardiovascular Deconditioning
Fatigue Drop in Blood pressure when standing up
Backache Muscle soreness
Difficulty walking & with stairs Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness Shortness of breath
Prolonged recovery Depression
Delay in getting back to usual activities


 
 
 

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