Bed rest could put expectant mothers at risk of muscle and bone loss, diabetes,

Bed rest can increase an expectant mothers' risk of blood clots, depression, diabetes and having babies with a lower birth weight
Figures show around a fifth of pregnant mothers are told to put their feet up
But Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the U.S. is warning against it

Bed rest during pregnancy could harm your baby: 'Putting your feet up increases risk of blood clots, diabetes, depression and having a smaller newborn,' warn experts

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