Rest during pregnancy, when is it necessary?

There is a well-known saying that "no two pregnancies are the same." And he is right. Women who have gone through more than one pregnancy will understand it better than anyone. And those who have only passed one, Surely you will not find someone who has been the same as you during those 9 months. In some cases, women can be active from start to finish. The mild nausea of ​​the first trimester does not stop them. In the second quarter they bloom like fields in spring; and the last quarter they are still agile as a butterfly.

Instead, there are many pregnancies in which the pregnant woman has to slow down a little or totally her rhythm. This never (I emphasize the never, because there is no mania worse than criticizing pregnant women) is by story or laziness. It is simply a matter of health, prescribed or not by the doctor. If the woman believes it necessary to spend more time lying down than standing, it will be for a reason. Pregnancy makes us aware of the fragility of who we carry inside. And if the discomfort that many of us have experienced is alleviated by being at rest, welcome.

In which cases is it necessary to rest?

There are pregnancies considered high risk from the first weeks of gestation. And others that, until the last trimester, have been considered normal. There are some specific cases that would need complete rest.

Bleeds

In the case of having bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy, absolute rest is necessary. This would mean that the pregnant woman experiencing the bleeding should not make sudden movements or stand for too long. Movement must be limited to ensure that the embryo remains firmly grasped. to the endometrium and thus reduce the risk of miscarriage.

Premature contractions

The contractions Rhythmics before week 34 are a risk that requires attention for premature delivery alert. In the majority of cases that go to the emergency room, the woman requires the administration of a contraction inhibitor drug and, after discharge, absolute rest. Standing too long increases the pressure the baby puts on the cervix, so contractions will increase if they occur prematurely.

Multiple gestation

With a multiple pregnancy preterm labor is more likely than pregnancies with only one baby. The woman who is expecting a couple (or trio) of babies, should limit her activity a little more in order to delay delivery the maximum possible.

Cerclage of the cervix

In some pregnancies, the cervix begins to open too early and has no chance of returning to its place, so it is closed using surgical stitches. In these cases, the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery and / or bleeding is greatly increased. That is why the woman with a cerclage in her pregnancy should necessarily keep absolute rest.

Amniotic fluid leakage or "drip"

If this is the case before having a full-term pregnancy, the gynecologist, after an examination, will order complete rest. The problem with a drip is that the amniotic sac, having ruptured, stops fulfilling its function of protecting the baby from bacteria and infections. That is why if there was a risk of infection in the baby, labor would be induced. Doctors prefer immature babies to babies who are sick from an infection.

Preeclampsia

It is a severe condition in which the woman suffers from hypertension during pregnancy. Apart from the problems that it can cause in the pregnant woman, the risk to the baby is what makes this pathology require an exhaustive control by doctors. If the pre-eclampsia is mild, in which the blood pressure is not too high, and in which the baby is not receiving less oxygen than necessary, the mother will be treated with bed rest and low sodium diets.

Delayed fetal growth

Delayed intrauterine growth has been shown to responds to a placenta that does not adequately nourish the baby. There are no treatments that improve the quality of the placenta, so absolute rest is prescribed. It is believed that it helps the baby to be better nourished and that the placenta fulfills its function despite its insufficiency.

Placental disorders

In addition to placental insufficiency, a pre-detached or placenta can lead to risks of miscarriage or bleeding, so bed rest is necessary until the pregnancy takes hold. However, moderate rest is recommended throughout the pregnancy, whether or not there is bleeding.

Rest is a hard stage in which you can hardly lead a normal life, but it will pass soon and it will be worth it, cheer up!