Activity Restriction and Hospitalization in Pregnancy: Can Bed-Rest Exercise Prevent Deconditioning? A Narrative Review

Abstract

<p>Abstract: Evidence suggests that exercise during pregnancy is beneficial to both parent and fetus.</p><p>However, there are high-risk pregnancy conditions that may warrant hospitalization. In our narrative</p><p>review, we first describe the clinical implications for activity restriction in pregnancy, the effects of</p><p>hospitalization, and the impact of bed rest on non-pregnant individuals. </p>