How many days is bed rest usually recommended for preserving a pregnancy?
Oct 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
In general, bed rest for fetal preservation usually lasts 7 to 14 days, with the specific duration determined by the patient's physical condition. Bed rest for fetal preservation is typically associated with threatened miscarriage. Threatened miscarriage refers to a condition occurring before 28 weeks of gestation, characterized by slight vaginal bleeding without expulsion of pregnancy tissue. It may be caused by embryonic factors, maternal factors, paternal factors, or others.
In general, bed rest for fetal preservation usually requires 7–14 days, with the specific duration depending on the patient's individual health condition. The details are as follows:
1. Seven days
Bed rest for fetal preservation is typically associated with threatened miscarriage. Threatened miscarriage refers to light vaginal bleeding occurring before 28 weeks of pregnancy, without expulsion of any pregnancy tissue—an adverse symptom. It may be caused by embryonic factors, maternal factors, paternal factors, or others. Patients may experience symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and fever. If the patient’s condition is not severe, seven days of fetal preservation measures may be sufficient to improve their condition.
2. Fourteen days
Bed rest for fetal preservation generally means reducing physical exertion and activity, and maximizing time spent resting in bed. If the patient's condition is more serious, the fetal preservation period may need to be extended, possibly up to 14 days, to prevent threatened miscarriage.
If signs of threatened miscarriage occur, it is recommended to visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment promptly, so as to avoid delaying the condition.
