Lying Low: Bed Rest During Pregnancy with Twins/Multiples

A 1992 survey by the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs estimated that 70% of mothers of multiples experience bed rest during their pregnancies. In recent years, doctors have become more hesitant to routinely prescribe bed rest for a twin pregnancy, but many moms of multiples will still have to contend with bed rest on some level. Will you be on bed rest during your pregnancy? Find out when and why it's a good idea, and how to cope if it happens. Bed Rest and Twin/Multiple Pregnancy.