If you are an expectant mother on bed rest, this is the E-mail list for you. We also welcome participants who want to know more about pregnancy bed rest, such as family members, researchers, perinatal experts, and high-risk moms.

The original Bed Rest Book Buddies group, with 13 core members, began when I needed help from bed-rest veterans and experts in creating The Pregnancy Bed Rest Book. These women assisted greatly with the book; but we all benefited in other ways, too. Through our conversations and sharing of our experiences, we explored our many feelings about our difficult pregnancies (past, present, and future). The experts in our group helped us better understand the emotional and physical influences of a bed-rest prescription, and they learned from us as well.

When the book went to press, we decided to open up our community to other women on bed rest to offer support, comfort, and information. After all, only those who have been there can truly understand what a high-risk pregnancy and bed rest is like. We welcome you to our circle of friends: You have found a comfortable place to visit during your days in waiting.