Once you find out you are having twins (or more) it probably won’t be long before someone (your doctor, your mother, your sister, or a complete stranger) tells you that you might have to go on bed rest.  It is NOT inevitable; there are many women who get through a multiple pregnancy without the need for any bed rest.  However, there are many who don’t.  Should you find yourself (or someone you know/love) on bed rest, here are some tips for surviving it!

It can’t hurt to hope for the best but you may want to plan for the worst.  If it doesn’t come to be, you can breathe a big sigh of relief.

You may want to take care of some things early.

1.  Take your hospital tour and whatever classes you plan to take, birthing class, breastfeeding etc. before 24 weeks.

2.  Go ahead and get the babies room(s) ready.

3.  Make a backup plan at work for if/when you go on bed rest and present it to your supervisor no later than 20 weeks.

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