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Darline Turner-LeeWelcome to Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond. We provide high risk pregnant mamas, new mamas and mamas who are sidelined due to illness or injury  support and personal services they need to maintain their activities of daily life.  We have a plethora of information on a variety of health and wellness topics available and we are compiling a library of information on pre and post partum health, fitness, nutrition, healthy recovery from illness, parenting and infant and toddler health and wellness. Our library of information is available via our blog, our podcasts, and in webinars and seminars (coming soon!). At Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond, it’s all about Mama!

– Darline Turner-Lee

Mother Friendly Childbirth

The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services is dedicated to ensuring that every woman has a memorable, low intervention birth. While they are currently focusing on advocating for “Mother Friendly” births for women having uncomplicated pregnancies and childbirths, it is essential that high risk pregnant women or “mamas on bed rest” also have “Mother Friendly” childbirths. Their Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative outlines the parameters for a mother friendly birth. Some of these parameters would not work for a high risk pregnancy while others could be instituted in the near future. Voice your support for mother friendly births at info@mamasonbedrest.com

From the Blog...

Mamas on Bedrest are at increased risk of labor and delivery complications and hence have a higher risk of mortality due to their high risk pregnancies. Read more

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“…I think Turner-Lee’s Bedrest Fitness does an excellent job of teaching proper body mechanics with the exercises.” — Jeanne Greene, CD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, The Journal of Perinatal Education, Spring 2009, Vol 18, number 2, Page 59

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PODCASTS

podcasts Is your birth place Mama Friendly? 10 Questions to ask.

Although Mamas on Bedrest may lose some options regarding childbirth, they can still seek out mother, child and family friendly centers in which to give birth. The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services provides 10 questions to ask prospective facilities to see if they fit the criteria of being “mother friendly” and they are reviewed in this podcast. Listen and please share your thoughts in the comments section when you are finished. Read more

NUTRITION NUGGET

During pregnancy food is intentionally slowed through the intestines so that maximal nutrients are obtained. This can leave mama feeling bloated or constipated. To maintain smooth, regular bowel function and to reduce bloating, make fresh fruits and vegetables a part of every meal or snack.