Or jot down thoughts that are keeping you up at night; sometimes getting them down on paper can make you take a more proactive approach to solving problems. You may also want to consider giving prenatal yoga a go; it's not only relaxing, but a great way to stay fit and healthy. The important thing is to find something that works for you — even if it's as simple as closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths or taking a quick walk at lunch to clear your mind.
Since every woman experiences stress differently and what drives you to the edge may be no big deal for someone else, and vice versa , it's important to know yourself and your limits. If you start to experience symptoms you can't shake like feeling worried all the time, losing interest in your life, feeling hopeless, sleeping or eating more or less than usual, or having difficulty concentrating you should let your doctor know.
These could be signs of depression or an anxiety disorder. These conditions that affect more than 10 percent of pregnant women, and should be addressed and treated right away. By Lauren Wiener and Whitney C. Harris July 02, Save Pin FB More. Be the first to comment! No comments yet. Close this dialog window Add a comment. You've saved this page It's been added to your dashboard. In This Topic. How can stress affect your pregnancy?
What causes stress during pregnancy? The causes of stress are different for every woman, but here are some common causes during pregnancy: You may be dealing with the discomforts of pregnancy , like morning sickness , constipation, being tired or having a backache. Your hormones are changing, which can cause your mood to change. Mood swings can make it harder to handle stress. You may be worried about what to expect during labor and birth or how to take care of your baby.
If you work , you may have to manage job tasks and prepare your team for when you take maternity leave. You may worry about how you eat, drink and feel and how these things affect your baby. What types of stress can cause pregnancy problems?
But talk to your health care provider if you have these types of stress: Negative life events. These are things like divorce, serious illness or death in the family, or losing a job or home. Catastrophic events. These include earthquakes, hurricanes or terrorist attacks.
Long-lasting stress. This type of stress can be caused by having problems with money, being abused , being homeless or having serious health problems.
Depression or anxiety. Depression is a medical condition that causes feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in things you like to do. It can affect how you feel, think and act and can interfere with your daily life.
It needs treatment to get better. Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear of things that may happen. Both conditions may make it hard to take care of yourself and your baby. Depression and anxiety are common and treatable so talk to your provider if you feel depressed or anxious. If you have these conditions before pregnancy, talk to your provider before stopping or starting any medications.
Quitting suddenly can cause serious problems for you and your baby. If you need to stop taking medicine or switch medicines, your health care provider can help you make changes safely. Neighborhood stress. Some women may have stress from living in a neighborhood with poverty and crime. Some women may face stress from racism during their lives. This may help explain why African-American women in the United States are more likely to have premature and low-birthweight babies than women from other racial or ethnic groups.
Pregnancy-related stress. Some women may feel serious stress about pregnancy. If you feel this way, talk to your health care provider.
How does stress cause pregnancy problems? Other ways stress can cause pregnancy problems include: Normal pregnancy discomforts, like trouble sleeping, body aches and morning sickness may feel even worse with stress You may have problems eating, like not eating enough or eating too much. This can make you underweight or cause you to gain too much weight during pregnancy. It also may increase your risk of having gestational diabetes and preterm labor.
Stress may lead to high blood pressure during pregnancy. This puts you at risk of a serious high blood pressure condition called preeclampsia , premature birth and having a low-birthweight infant. Stress and difficulties adjusting to being a parent can occur during pregnancy or postnatally.
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