2006-07-17 01:37:42 · 9 answers · asked by Shelly53 2 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
As a psychologist friend of mine once told me if you don't feel stress in your life you're not paying attention. Everyone experiences stress, even pregnant women.
For years obstetricians have looked to see whether an increase in stressful events can either cause miscarriage, result in preterm delivery, or in some other way harm a fetus. Up until recently the consensus had been that while excessive physical work can bring on preterm labor, emotional stress did not seem to have negative effects on pregnancy outcomes. This conclusion, however, has recently been challenged. There now is information to indicate that stress can cause the body to produce certain hormones that can perhaps cause miscarriage and that very likely can bring on preterm labor. Additionally, even if doctors have no "smoking gun" linking stress with negative pregnancy outcomes, pregnant women would want to decrease the amount of stress they have to contend with just because of how unpleasant it makes them feel. These emotional consequences of stress can range from a mild sense of being overwhelmed to severe episodes of depression. They can eventually lead to pregnant women feeling withdrawn and being unable to function.
2006-07-17 01:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by pradeepraj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing would have been prevention, but since it would be too late in this case, reducing stress is usually a good thing in any person, regardless of age or physical condition. The significance would be a happier healthier life. Is it me, or is this a dumb question?
2006-07-17 01:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating a healthy diet can help reduce stress, and as you said more sleep can reduce stress. i'd also suggest that if you ever feel stressed, take a few seconds to just breath deeply and get your mind clear.
2016-03-26 21:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's significant to reduce stress with all pregnancies. Especially if you are high risk. See your doctor.
2006-07-17 01:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by beckam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reducing stress in any pregnancy will help the fetus to grow normally.
2006-07-17 01:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less suicide maybe. Teens are usually always stressed even when there is nothing to be stressed about.
2006-07-17 01:40:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unstressed mothers will take better care of themselves and thus reduce the risk of low birth weight babies, which is already high in teens.
2006-07-17 01:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less suicide and unwanted or wanted pregnancy and other crap like that that teens are streotyped with. Less stress also means nicer teens.
2006-07-17 01:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by Katie Bug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.
2006-07-23 19:07:09 · answer #9 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋