Guidelines for Obstetrical Bedrest

The following guidelines should be followed by our patients who have been placed on bedrest. If your physician or midwife has given other recommendations you should follow those.

Strict Bedrest

3 uninterrupted periods of recumbent rest at <90° (bed, couch, recliner, etc.) lasting at least 3 hours each. This is in addition to nighttime sleep.
House confined
Bathroom privileges
No lifting >15lbs.