Better BedRest, a Non-Profit Organization (Twin Peas Pod Episode 14)
Posted on August 7, 2008
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I went on vacation and forgot how to setup the interview so that the sound would be clear and crisp. The sound quaility isn’t perfect, but it’s not too bad. I swear I’m getting better at this…
I recognize that many of my listeners are in the world of infertility and might not be worried about bed rest at the current moment. I hope that you’ll all be planning your nurseries soon! But for those that proceed with fertility treatments such as Clomid, IUI, and IVF the chances of becoming pregnant with twins is around 40%. In addition, studies have shown that singleton (single baby) pregnancies resulting from fertility treatments have a slightly higher chance of ending prematurely. Joanie, the founder of Better BedRest, offers a lot of good information during this interview so I encourage you to listen as someday soon it might help you or someone you know.
Better BedRest is a nonprofit organization that provides emotional and financial support to women on bed rest during their pregnancy. I recently read about Better BedRest in a publication that no longer is in print. As a woman who was on bed rest for six weeks, I understand how lonely and frustrating bed rest can be. It’s not a bunch of pregnant women sitting around eating bon bons while their partner waits on them hand and foot. It can be a very stressful and emotional time. I remember my hospitalization like it was yesterday. It was stressful, scary, boring, and lonely. Thanks to organizations like Better BedRest women have an avenue to manage their crisis easier.
Joanie is the founder of Better BedRest, but she too had a personal experience with bed rest and prematurity. Sometimes no matter what we do, our babies come early. She is on a mission to make bed rest during pregnancy less stressful for women and their families. Her organization offers small financial stipends too.
A few of the resources mentioned in this interview are:
Angel Food Ministries - With locations nationwide. They help provide food to families struggling financially at prices substantially lower than grocery retail prices.
National Center for Fathering - featuring blogs and resources on how to manage the relationships or issues around fathering, including marriage and work/family.
National Fatherhood Initiative - Another great resource for dads, soon-to-be dads, and husbands supporting wives.
Sidelines.org - a National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network. They have information and articles about infertility too!
March of Dimes - Website with information about pregnancy complications and an Ask Us Now email link to communicate with a trained health information specialist.
Remember, if you or someone you know is in the middle of a crisis you can always contact your local crisis hot line.
Better BedRest is hosting their annual fundraiser in November. If you would like to donate an item for their silent auction please send an email to Joanie or send the donation directly to Better BedRest at PO Box 212, Savage, MD 20763.
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Being a social media maven - and having been bedridden after a car crash last year, I couldn’t help but mention some great ways to stay connected with the world when you are immobile include IM (such as AIM) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com).
In fact, expectant mothers on bedrest could easily form live online chats using Skype (http://skype.com/) or free conference calling services. You could talk with others on bedrest not only in other rooms in your hospital, or town, but across the country. continent or world!
GREAT INFO, Kelly! THANK YOU for sharing about the purpose and benefits of bed rest.