Tag: Antepartum Bed Rest

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Bed Rest to Prevent Preterm Birth Both Ineffective and Harmful

Posted By: Henci Goer, BA
Mon Jul 8th, 2013
 Today, regular contributor, Henci Goer takes a look at the recent study on prescribing bed rest for the prevention of preterm birth.  Despite not preventing a premature baby, and even possibly increasing the likelihood, it is still routinely recommended for pregnant women.  Please en
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Antepartum Bedrest: Helpful or Harmful?

Posted By: Darline Turner-Lee
Wed Jan 19th, 2011
Each year approximately 750,000 women in the United States are prescribed antepartum bed rest (ABR) for a portion of their pregnancy due to (but not limited to) preterm labor contractions, incompetent cervix, placental issues, multiple gestation, vaginal bleeding, hypertension/pre-eclampsia
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