- Remain in a position where you leak the least. This may be sitting
instead of lying down.
- Lie on your left side if you are lying down, rather than on your
back. If you are uncomfortable lying fully on your left side, lie on your
back with a pillow propped up under your right side.
- Aim for strict bedrest, staying horizontal or in the minimum-leak
position as much as possible. Get up only for bathroom breaks or quick showers.
- In the shower, avoid letting hot water run on your breasts because
it stimulates the uterus. Also, sit down if you can (use a plastic lawn chair
if you don't have a seat in your shower).
- If you are on hospital bedrest, insist on frequent monitoring for
cord compression if your AFI is low (AFI<3).
- If you are on hospital bedrest, consider using a bedpan or bedside commode
instead of walking to the bathroom.
- If you are on home bedrest and you have small children, follow these
guidelines as best you can!
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Article by Kay Squires, january 2005, updated 2007
Special thanks to the members of the PROM list
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