Why do so many multiple moms end up on bedrest?
With twin pregnancy, there’s a much higher risk of complications such as pre-term labor or pre-eclampsia– and the risk increases as the number of fetuses goes up. Both conditions are treated with bedrest, sometimes in combination with medication. In addition, a woman suffering from severe morning (noon, and night) sickness may be put on bedrest. A doctor may also recommend bedrest for spotting in early pregnancy. Such spotting is common with multiples; in fact, many parents find out that “baby” is “babies” only after an ultrasound to determine the cause of the spotting.
