I'm curious to know if with your child (during pregnancy) did you STRESS a lot and the baby came out very fussy? The reason I am asking is because, with my son, I STRESSED a lot, and he is very crabby. With my daughter, I did not stess much throughout my pregnancy and she is very content and a "good baby". I am trying to find out if STRESS during pregnancy has a big effect on the baby!
2006-06-13 07:32:23 · 17 answers · asked by jlil_shortie143 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
i am 21 years old, not sure on why it matters
2006-06-16 15:40:27 · update #1
Stress can effect the baby, but not to the extent of determining it personality. When your pregnant the baby knows when you are stress or relax and reacts to it. It might just be a coincidence that you children's personality is the way they are.
2006-06-13 07:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by jellybean7980 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
oh boy did I stress and cry like hell for 8 out of the 8 months I was pregnant. I was alone and I had lost the love of my life and I missed him and I was scared of being a single parent. Well, the stress is most likely what caused the baby to come a month early, BUT, she is the best baby anyone could ask for. At about 2 months old she started sleeping through the night 10-14 hours every night. She only cries when she has a poopy diaper or when she's hungry. She started crawling at 5 months old, and is now 7 and almost walking. She is a truly amazing child, so while I heard that stress and your composure affects your baby, I'd have to say it's not true.
2006-06-13 14:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by A.Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe that stress and delivery has alot to do with a child's demeanor. My son now 4, was an awful pregnancy filled with morning sickness 24/7/9 months. The delivery was horrible and incredibly painful. He also had spinal meningitis at 4 months and has just been a "crab" ever since. Now my last son Bradley ( 1 year) is wonderful, a wonderful pregnancy and beautiful delivery. He is just an overall wonderful child. He is my Angel. Never cries and always smiling. So I truly believe that stress during pregnancy and delivery contributes to the mentality of the child.
2006-06-13 17:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by jennysbraves 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are actually studies saying that the mother's overall attitude throughout pregnancy will effect the child's disposition. I can't remember where I was them (they're were three that I read). I was always happy and my son is too. I've been a little crabby this time around but mostly happy. We'll see when she comes!
2006-06-13 15:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by proud_usmc_wife04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every baby has a unique personality. You probably didn't do anything wrong!
Of course, really serious life problems that make you stressed could've left you with post-partum depression or continuing stress, and that could affect how your baby acts somewhat.
If you are still feeling stressed, you might try to get counseling. It might not help your baby be more calm, but it will probably help you react better to your fussy baby!
Being a mom is REALLY HARD WORK! Good luck to you.
2006-06-13 14:39:11 · answer #5 · answered by willo - SAHM & lazy genius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through so much stress in my first trimester (mostly due to relationship issues)...I thought at one point the amount of stress would cause me to miscarry. But, I had a happy, healthy, tiny baby boy. He has been the picture of perfection.........slept in his own bed in his own room through the night since day one. I had to wake him for his feedings because I was sore! He still is very well behaved. He will sit contently in the corner playing by himself, not a care in the world. Now, I am pregnant with my second baby (due in January), and I am a full time working mother and a full time student as well. I will let you know how this next little one comes out!!
2006-06-13 14:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by geminiparody4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the more you are stressed out when you are pregnant the more the baby has a chance of coming out fussy, cranky, or even crabby. Just do everything you are doing now with him and he should be over it in a short period of time. my aunt had a baby like that and so did I. Shouldnt take that long for him to get over it.
2006-06-13 14:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by bubblez72450 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I'd have to say that stressing out during pregnancy must effect the baby, because like you i with my first son i was very stressed. when he was born he was extremely cranky all the time. while i was pregnant with my second things weren't so stressed, and he is so calm and kick back. in my opinion i think that stress can effect the baby
2006-06-13 14:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by pregnant with #3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first daughter, is the child of an alcoholic. Throug out the pregnancy I was verbally and physically abused. She is now 14, and a very loving but angry child. She is real quick to yell, and slam doors etc.
My second daughter, from another father, is very quiet. I call her my tree hugging hippy child. She is soft spoken. My pregnancy with her was ideal.
I do feel the mothers surondings have a lot to do with the child. Great question! Good luck on your results.
2006-06-13 14:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by beaufortgirl_1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might have a small effect, but I don't think it'd be a noticeable difference. The first month and last two months were especially stressful for me, but my baby is relatively calm and quiet.
2006-06-13 14:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by erythisis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋