Bed Rest

[bra]

My aunt was put on bed rest for two weeks and had severe swelling when she was pregnant. She was diagnosed with having gestational diabetes.

[jimmys devoted]

I didnt know iI wa pregnant for five months, at 7 months i had a OGGT done because it ran in my family . They docovered I had bordering gestational but considered it full blown because of the history in my family.
I was given a nice high pro diet and had to come in each week for an insulin shot and B viatmin shot. I wasnt placed on bed rest,. thouh I wanted it.

I actually lost weight during my pregnancy and with the shots.
Each situation is different. I wonder if she was placed on insulin shots at all?

[Cassy]

It seems kind of counterproductive to lose weight during pregnancy, but I understand why it happens. However if bed rest is the best suggestion, then it should probably be followed.

[graceydo]

Was there any other reasons for the severe swelling, like preeclampsia? I had gestational diabetes plus developed preeclampsia my last two weeks. My doctor got worried and broke my water to hurry the birth up.

[jhellie_baby]

Not only bedrest is needed, but also restriction from sweet foods and daily insulin medication.

[shruti]

I agree with Graceydo.If they had adviced you bed rest then go for it.

[Florentin]

losing weight during pregnancy, especially during later months of the term, sounds unreal to me, almost scary.

How much did your baby weigh?

[manojjonam10]

This is a unfortunate thing, especially occurring during pregnancy times.I don't know whether bed rest causes gestational diabetes.

[Gladys]

Swelling is part of pregnancy.

I hated it. Elevation helps, having the baby REALLY helps.

I don't know how much of it is gestational diabetes.

[tsugumi]

losing weight during pregnancy, especially during later months of the term, sounds unreal to me, almost scary.

How much did your baby weigh?

I know! I'd be so scared if I were losing weight while I was pregnant. I wonder what effect weight loss would have on the baby? Does the baby still get all of the nutrients that it needs?

[galail.42tn]

Bed rest is a medical treatment involving a period of consistent recumbence in bed. It is used as a treatment for an illness or medical condition, especially when prescribed or chosen rather than resulting from severe prostration or imminent death.