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Learn about the two types of pregnancy bed rest and what they involve.

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Hi, everybody! I am Melanie Raposo and welcome to Mommy's Minute. Pregnancy bed rest involves lying in bed for period of time during your pregnancy to help ensure the health of both and your baby. Pregnancy bed rest is usually prescribed to pregnant women who are having complications. There are two types: Complete bed rest, where you are required to staying in bed 24 hours a day and only get up to use the bathroom and partial bed rest. This type of bed rest may require you to spend 4 hours a day in bed and only get up to cook, shower, and walk around the house for a little bit. There are pros and cons to bed rest. To find out what these are, visit www.ThePregnancyShow.com.