Surviving bed rest
A Simple Stretch for Mamas on Bedrest
March 14th, 2012Every day I receive notes, e-mails and tweets from mamas who are on bed rest asking, “What can I do to keep my muscles toned and strong while on bed rest?” I highly recommend that mamas who really want to stay toned and strong purchase a copy of Bedrest Fitness. However, until they receive their copy of Bedrest Fitness, here is a simple stretch series that mamas can do to begin preserving their muscle strength and tone. It is simple enough that all mamas on bed rest can do it; from mamas on restricted activity (house arrest), to mamas on strict bed rest. All you need is an exercise band (one is included with the Bedrest Fitness DVD) and some comfortable pillows.
(Note: in this video, you’ll notice that my head is raised. This is NOT how you, a mama on bedrest, should do these exercises. I was speaking into the camera and giving directions and needed the microphone to pick up my voice. Please, please, please, mamas, sink back into the pillows!!!)
Mamas on Bedrest: Help With Sleep Disturbances During Pregnancy
March 5th, 2012Sleep is an essential component of well-being whether pregnant or not. Sleep deficit or deprivation can have serious deleterious effects on health and has been shown to be a risk factor for preterm labor. Bedrest Coach Darline Turner-Lee, coping with sleep disturbances of her own, shares tips so that Mamas on Bedrest can get a good night’s sleep.
Mamas on Bedrest: Meet Mechelle, our March 2012 Mama of the Month!
February 29th, 2012
Meet Mechelle, our March 2012 Mama of the Month!
Mechelle is the proud mama of 2 year old John and brand new Anthony, born January 16, 2012. Mechelle was on bed rest with both boys for 4 weeks due to Pregnancy Induced Hypertension.
We asked Mechelle what her best advice is for a mama on bed rest and she had this to say,
“My advice is to not be ashamed of asking for or at least accepting help. Our little farm and a 2 yr old 
required me to really swallow my pride but it has been so worth it!”
Mechelle really took to heart advice that she received from her 30 Minute Complimentary Bedrest Breakthrough session. At first she was a bit resistant to getting help, but when her farm and family were stretched beyond her ability to “do it”, she did reach out and was pleasantly surprised at how generous people were to her.
Asking for and receiving help is essential to surviving bed rest. you need help and are unsure how or who to ask, let us know by sending an e-mail to info@mamasonbedrest.com. We are more than happy to help. You can also check out our blog which is chocked full of tips and our resources page.
Do you have a tip or story to share with other mamas on bed rest? Share your story or tip below and you’ll be eligible to be our mama of the month. Each mama whose story is chosen receives a $25 gift card!
