there are several reasons why your doctor might want you to be on bed rest. for example your doctor may recommend bed rest if you experience early contractions which could be signs of preterm labor or if you have had previous pregnancies that ended in miscarriage still birth or premature birth. if you are expecting multiples -- two or more babies -- your pregnancy may be considered high risk and your doctor will monitor you closely. if you develop any problems your doctor might place you on bed rest. following are some other reasons your doctor may advise bed rest: preeclampsia. a potentially dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure protein in the urine and swelling particularly in the legs and face. preeclampsia occurs in up to 8% of pregnancies usually during the second half of pregnancy. vaginal bleeding. a problem with several possible causes including placenta previa a complication in which the placenta grows in the lowest part of the uterus and covers all or part of the opening to the cervix; or placental abruption a complication in which the placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is ready to be born. incompetent cervix. a weak cervix that may open prematurely. cervical effacement. softening or thinning of the cervix which is one of the first signs of labor. poor fetal development. a test or procedure that indicates a medical complication.
what are some of the reasons for bed rest during pregnancy?