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Bedrest: How to Beat the Boredom

© Eric Jordan Jensen

Many mothers of premature babies have been or will be on bedrest. When a doctor finds a condition which concerns them, they may order the mother to her bed for the duration of her pregnancy. There are many Web sites dedicated to helping a mother on bedrest cope with the challenge of being in bed all day. Here are some ideas and links for parents who may be facing a prolonged period of bedrest:

Ideas for keeping busy while on bedrest from various Web sites:

Address and stamp birth announcements ahead of time

Address thank you notes

Work on a jigsaw puzzle

Learn a new skill, such as knitting, crocheting, rubber-stamping, etc.

Move the computer close to the bed so that you can play games, research, chat, etc.

Read.

Establish a routine.

Accept help from friends and family members, especially if you have other children.

Treat yourself. Buy comfy pajamas and silky sheets. Paint your nails.

Update your address book.

Work on your baby's scrapbook/baby book.

Keep a pregnancy journal.

Web sites about bedrest:

http://www.busystork.com/bookworm.htm

http://www.bedrest.com - talks mostly about a book by Barbara Edelston Peterson, but offers online chat, links and more.

http://www.owc.net/~twins/bedrest.htm -geared toward mothers expecting twins. Offers great advice, bedrest stories, links and lots more.

http://verinet.com/~morganna/Sidelines.h... -offers extensive lists of activities to keep you busy, romantic ideas, links and project ideas.

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