Am I a potential candidate for bedrest?

Question

I am 18 weeks 3 days pregnant with my second baby. I am having sever back pain which I believe now is my sciatic nerve. The pain starts in my lower back (almost my hips/buttox) then shoots down to my ankles. Once that sharp pain disapates I am left with numbing pins and needles to the point I cant stand or move my legs. I am gaining weight rapidly as well (already gained 22lbs and not even half way through this) (with my first I gained 67lbs in 9 months - way too much too fast but no one ever told me to be careful). I have had dreams (nightmares if you will) that I had been placed on bedrest and could not continue working to support my daughter. Not only that but during my 12th week of pregnancy this time around I had a threatened miscarriage and was sent to the emergency room and told to be extremely careful from now on.

Answer 1

sciatic pain is not a cause for bedrest, lying down may not stop the pain and it is of no harm to the baby. Taking it easy is important, and the weight gain may be excessive. Try cutting back, you only need 2500-3000 calories a day. Try to get more fiber too, that will help you feel fuller.

Answer 2

I would say yes, although I'm not a doctor. I know that bed rest is difficult, and if you are the only one working to support your family that can make it extra stressful. But, if you care about the baby (and I'm sure you do) you need to follow doctors orders. If there are financial difficulties, maybe you will be allowed to start a leave of absence from work or sign up for some form of public assistance temporarily. Either way I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 3

I will go with Morteza here .. it is sad and it is not impossible that Sarah Palin could be the next Bush.. Yes, no matter what we think of her .. still she can pull it of that is very scary but same voters elected GW twice.