Days in Waiting: A Guide to Surviving Pregnancy Bedrest

Bedrest has been a challenge for me. I am an attorney, and accustomed to a highly charged life. My doctor's order of complete bedrest was a shock and left me quite frustrated and depressed. I have bought and read everything I could find about pregnancy complications, and pregnancy bedrest. This book made me laugh, and it made me cry. It made me feel like I wasn't alone. It empowered me to take some charge of my new life as an expectant woman confined to bed. I am now pursuing some hobbies that have been neglected due to my busy law practice. I am concentrating on nurturing the child in my womb. The chapter written for husbands was perfect for my husband, and helped him so much. I wish I could convince Borders to carry this book; it is really important for women to have resources to help them.

I was so excited when I received my autographed copy of this book. It has helped me so much. I have Preterm Labor and will be on bedrest for at least two more months. Her book has just been the greatest thing for me. I no longer think that I'm the only one who has some of the feelings that I was having. I've also enjoyed reading about all of the ideas for occupying my time. I took her advice, and started crocheting again! The bedrest exercises are great, too, and I was so relieved when my doctor said that I could do them.This book has just saved me. It's like a friend...it just sits on my bedtable as a reminder that I CAN survive!

This book is the one I like the best. It's also the one that I recommend to all of my patients in my practice. The information is honest, which I appreciated during my own high-risk pregnancies. I think it's great that the author had the courage to discuss some of the emotional issues associated with bedrest. That meant a lot to me, and it's what I hear most from patients who have read this book. They all mention that "someone finally understands." McCann's book also has a great chapter for men, aptly written by McCann's husband. Finally, the author of this book is more qualified than the other authors. Two lengthy bedrests, including a three month hospitalization, give her great experience to draw from.I heard her speak this spring at a conference, and her information is simple, concise, and honest. I recommend this book every week.

My favorite of all of the bedrest books. I have now read four, and this is the one I recommend. P>This is the book with the most practical advice, helpful suggestions, and seems to be written by the author with the most experience. Both at-home and hospital-based bedrest pregnancies are discussed, and the author experienced both so she offers personal advice.<p>Also, I loved the "after the baby is born" chapter, and found her frank discussion of the issues to be a great relief.