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The bedrest survival guide

Make the most of bedrest with our tips

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Originally published on TodaysParent.com September 01, 2011

Stress factor

Did you know some spas do house calls? I didn’t! But on a whim I called Elmwood Spa (near the hospital here in Toronto). A lovely RMT named JC came to my hospital room once a week — the best investment during my pregnancy.

Added bonus: Some health-care plans cover massage — it’s worth looking into. Also, friends looking for a way to help can always give you a gift card for a pick me up pedi! Ask your doc first if it’s OK for you!

Sleep factor

The Snoozer full body pillow is a must for any woman on bedrest. I still use mine for breastfeeding/comfort and plan to marry it one day!

Handy link:

The Snoozer is available at Motherhood.ca

Silliness factor

Laughter is the best medicine, but hospital TV rental is expensive. Try a trial Netflix subscription, click on comedy websites or YouTube clips. I couldn’t dive into lengthy/heavy books because I was too stressed. So writers like David Sedaris, Tina Fey, Demitri Martin and George Carlin kept me giggling and distracted.

Handy links:

Amazon.ca
Chapters Indigo
Flight of The Conchords

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