Ways to ease stress during pregnancy?

Question

Ive been emotionally drain the last few months. Im worried that all this stress might have some negative effect on my child. What are some good ways of eas'n the stress other than go see a shrink? Any advice would be great. Thanks

Answer 1

http://pregnancy.about.com/library/weekly/aa061802a.htm

Here's a site you should find useful. Good luck.

Answer 2

Facials, with aroma therapy and a facial massage too. Those knock off about 1 months worth of stress if you get it for an hour.
Spa Pedicures/Manicures, go for the deluxe ones with a ton massaging of your feet, legs, hands, wrists and forearms. That will knock off a good week of stress.
Alone time, even if for an hour, where you relax, TV off and some quiet music in the back ground, lights dimmed and without a spouse trying to jump your bones. Take time for yourself, either reading a good book or just taking a nap.
I would sometimes rock in our glider after the nursery was set up. I would put on a night-light, turn on some classical music, shut the door and rock in the room. It was great just sitting wondering what the future delivery would hold, what our baby would look like, etc.
When I was upset, I would write in a journal. I still write in a journal, but this time it is to our daughter. I would write about concerns, what was upsetting me, issues with my mother-in-law, what I wish everyone could understand about me... it really helps.
I had "belly" head sets and head sets for myself that I would plug into my CD player and play music for our fetus via the belly-head sets and listen to the same music myself right as I would fall asleep. It is very relaxing and neat feeling like you and your fetus are listening to the same music.

Stress is a huge factor in the health of yourself which in turn, affects your unborn baby. Try to releave yourself with as much stress as you can. If someone is really bothering you, just tell them for the health of your baby and you, ask them if they would just please, leave you alone for a while. Yes, it can upset people, but if you gently explain that a good mommy is a healthy and stress-free mommy, hopefully they will be considerate.

Good luck and I hope you find some peace soon.

Answer 3

For me a nice long bath always seems to help. I am 9 months pregnant so I have had to find some new things also because getting in and out of the tub at this point is just too much for me. But if you have access to a pool it is great and if you want to exercise its good to do in the pool just because you feel so much lighter. The pool tends to feel really nice. Also the number one thing I have seen is make sure you have time to yourself so I would try that...sometimes it seems so hard but try to atleast get 15mins alone. I really enjoy writing so that helps me though also. I find a lot of times when making my babys scrapbook that I tend to relax also. So hopefully some of those ideas will help good luck... :)

Answer 4

One thing I had no idea was how much my baby would weigh at birth.... I did exercise during my pregnancy, and worked every day of it as well- as a server lifting some heavy things (which my doctor told me was fine because I had already been doing all of that before- he said the only time it would have been bad was if I wasn't working there/lifting that stuff before the pregnancy). anyways, I had a perfectly healthy pregnancy- all the tests, heart rates, everything came back normal. I even measured out normally! I only had one ultrasound- which was at 7weeks, and the reason for that was because they told me I was perfectly healthy and they had no reason to do another. So I ended up with the worst labor out of any family/friend I know! I had real contractions for 3 weeks prior to delivering, but when my water broke, was when I went to the hospital. I was one week overdue exactly, and ended up being in labor (after my water broke) for 19 hours! I got an epidural around 3am, and it wore off completely by 4pm when I was 8cm dilated! they really pushed for me to have my baby natural- he ended up being turned nose up instead of nose down, making it even tougher for me. By 7:30pm, I was almost fully dilated, and crying so hard in the worst pains of my life- I thought my pelvis was going to shatter, when they said I need to be rushed c-section because he just wasn't coming down. Keep in mind my epidural wasn't working- and when they tried the spinal epidural, I felt them poking my belly and told them, so they had to put me under. :( I had a 10lb baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it, and neither could the doctors. My baby boy was just really really healthy. So please, if you can, find out how much your baby will weigh closer to the due date. They told me next time they will check at 36 weeks to see how big the baby is. My doctor also said it could have been the prenatal vitamins these days- how better they are now than they used to be. Weird... but I to this day still can't believe it all! So I feel excersising is healthy, and good for you, but a number of things go into factor when actually going into labor/delivery! ;)

Answer 5

Take warm baths, read, take a walk. All these things were sugested to me by my doctor when I was pregnant and very stressed out. I ended up having a chemical balance though and had to take a mild medication. But either way, there is always safe ways to feel better during pregnancy.

Answer 6

Make sure you have some quiet time for yourself, even if it's just to listen to music, take a nap, or think your thoughts in peace. Massages are great! Exercise can be a stress reliever for a lot of pregnant women, too!

Answer 7

alot of people have been telling you to take long baths, i would call your ob-gyn before you do that because i have a 3 month old. my docter told me NOT to take baths in my 3rd trimester because it causes the baby to get a tempature. i would exercise or watch a good movie in a quiet room if possible. i know all about stress in pregnancy, its not fun, however try to think positive. focus on your baby, it will be here before you know it. good luck and best wishes!!!!

Answer 8

Every city has fun things pregnant women can do like yoga. Tey to hung out with someone that makes you happy. Make sure your doctor to knows so they can watch you once you have the baby for depression.

Answer 9

have a warm bath with partylite candles and soft music sing along the baby will like that to. get some excercise good for you and baby. eat healthy. get a massage. get a pedicure, do something for you.

Answer 10

Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.

Answer 11

what ever is streeing you well just dont think about it and yes it can cause negative effects on the baby