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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2023 · 10 MIN

High-Risk Pregnancy? Bed Rest May Not Be the Answer

from In Good Health · host Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN, Elizabeth Westfield

Bed rest is one of the most common interventions prescribed for high-risk pregnancies, but does it work? There’s no research that proves bed rest prevents preterm labor, however multiple studies show that this intervention harms a woman’s physical and mental health. Our experts break down the evidence and explain alternative interventions.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/high-risk-pregnancy-bed-rest-may-not-be-the-answer Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Bed rest is one of the most common interventions prescribed for high-risk pregnancies, but does it work? There’s no research that proves bed rest prevents preterm labor, however multiple studies show that this intervention harms a woman’s physical and mental health. Our experts break down the evidence and explain alternative interventions. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/high-risk-pregnancy-bed-rest-may-not-be-the-answer

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