Bedrest means something different for every woman,
so be prepared to ask your healthcare provider a lot of questions. "Can I
take a shower?" "Can I have sex?" "Can I walk around at
all?" The answers will depend on your particular condition and how
cautionary you need to be.
The following list can help you nail down the
specifics:
How long do you want me on
bedrest?
How should I change my general activity level?
Can I work outside the home? Can I work
at home?
How much walking can I do?
How much standing can I do?
Can I drive at all?
Can I do any household chores? Which
ones?
What about childcare?
Can I lift anything? Nothing larger / heavier
than: __________
Are there any exercises I can do while on
bedrest?
What level of sexual activity can I have?
Can I move to the living room sofa during the
day?
Bedrest means something different for every woman,
so be prepared to ask your healthcare provider a lot of questions. "Can I
take a shower?" "Can I have sex?" "Can I walk around at
all?" The answers will depend on your particular condition and how
cautionary you need to be.
