So, your doctor says you need to go on bed rest. What are you going to do with yourself? Here are some helpful tips to surviving pregnancy bed rest boredom and get you through the long weeks ahead while you are waiting on your little one.

One thing you want to make sure of is that you have a TV. If you do not have one in your bedroom, have your partner move one in there. You are going to be spending a lot of time in the bed, so you will need it.

Another thing you should get is some books and a journal. Even though, you are on bed rest, you still will want to vent and journal about what is or isn’t going on in your life. You may be so bored at times, that you feel like you’re going crazy. Just take a deep breath, calm down, and write about it.

Games are also a great way to keep your mind off the boredom. You could play cards with your partner or a friend.

Have friends come and visit you so that you have some kind of social contact and activity. There are other ways to stay social too. Social media and internet can help ease the cabin fever too.

You may need to keep your phone, and a laptop or computer close to you, so you can get in touch with people quickly if you are feeling down and also if anything happens.

You may need to ask a close friend or relative to help you out with some housework and chores. Most women who are put on bed rest are restricted from doing these things. Somebody has to take care of it, so you will need some help.

Pregnancy bed rest is no fun and many women have a very rough time dealing with the boredom and loneliness, let alone the cabin fever. So, make sure you have a good support system and don’t give up. Remember, it will all be over in s few months, and you will have your little bundle of joy soon enough.

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