Women with mild gestational hypertension and mild preeclampsia can be safely managed at home with frequent maternal and fetal evaluation.Complete or partial bed rest is still frequently ordered by some providers.Which complication is rarely the result of prolonged bed rest?

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No evidence has been found that supports the practice of bed rest to improve pregnancy outcome.Fluid retention is not an adverse outcome of prolonged bed rest.The woman is more likely to experience diuresis with accompanying fluid and electrolyte imbalance and weight loss.Prolonged bed rest is known to increase the risk for thrombophlebitis.Psychologic stress is known to begin on the first day of bed rest and continue for the duration of the therapy.Therefore,restricted activity,rather than complete bed rest,is recommended.Cardiovascular deconditioning is a known complication of bed rest.

Women with Mild Gestational Hypertension and Mild Preeclampsia Can Be