Are you pregnant and have you been recommended relative rest? Without a doubt, resting can be good news when it means a few days, but when we are forced to keep it over time for weeks, things change. Of course, for our baby we will do everything the doctor orders and much more.
If you have this case but you do not really know what it entails, then we are going to tell you about it. Since it is true that every pregnancy needs basic care, it is only in some cases of complications that it is time to rest. We tell you what it is and the best tips to take it in a very positive way. We started!
What is relative rest in pregnancy?
Without a doubt, it is something more frequent than we could think, so you should not be nervous. Relative rest will make you lead a much more relaxed life. That is, you will be able to get up from the sofa or bed, cook food, take short walks, etc. Activities of the lightest but without making efforts. All those tasks that involve bending over or carrying some weight should be put aside while your relative rest lasts.. What's more, if you don't realize it and do some activity that requires minimal effort, your body will notice and you may start to feel more tired than usual. So at that moment you should stop and lie down for a while to regain your strength.
When is relative rest recommended?
There may be several reasons why your doctor recommends relative rest. One of the most common is vaginal bleeding or bleeding. If you notice this bleeding during the first trimester, it does not always have to be a bad sign. In many cases with rest it is solved and they do not pose a threat to the baby. Other times, rest is required when the baby's growth is not adequate or comes from placental insufficiency.
You sure have heard about the preeclampsia that will come into your life if you have high blood pressure. Well, it can also be controlled thanks to rest and of course, a proper diet. If you have a multiple pregnancy, it is also more common for you to have to rest. As you can see, the causes are very varied as we had announced and it is always important that you follow the doctor's advice to the letter for your health and that of your baby.
How to better sleep
We already mentioned it at the beginning and it is that when we are forced to rest, the first days are very easy to carry as a general rule. But when they lengthen over time, they become heavier. Especially for those women who usually lead a very active life. In this case, we must always do everything the doctor tells us for the health of our little ones. How can I better take rest?
- Try not to isolate yourself and share all the moments with your partner, your family or your friends. Since there will be days or moments of downturn and it is convenient that you do not spend it alone nor that you keep it to yourself.
- Always stay well hydrated. You must have a bottle of water at hand and even if you don't feel like it, you must force yourself to drink.
- Try to keep your head busy with various activities. You can read for a while, watch your favorite series, do a movie marathon or write, which always relaxes and is one of the most recommended activities to capture your feelings.
- As you can get up since we are not in absolute rest, try not to be in the same room all day. That way it won't fall over so quickly. You can alternate the living room with the bedroom, the reading room, for example.
- Prepare the resting place with cushions, blankets and everything you need to be as comfortable as possible.
- Begin to crafts, if you haven't already started. Because working with your hands is very relaxing, as well as entertaining.
As you can see, a relative rest can keep us active, although in a different way. We rest the body as much as possible but not the mind.