We have included more information on what to expect and how to experience a safe postpartum recovery . The isolation and stress of bed rest can be difficult. Bed rest is not a vacation despite the fact that it seems that way to other people. Staying in bed makes you tired and sometimes moody. Rather than resting, a woman often fights for each day to keep the baby inside, or feels turmoil because she'd like to get out of bed but feels that she shouldn't.
Fathers play a very important role during a high-risk pregnancy.
They often feel overwhelmed by the extra responsibilities and fears for the baby and their partner. Dr. Maloni's research has included fathers' experiences with a partner on bed rest, and based on their stories and suggestions we have included some tips that may be helpful to fathers .