Prenancy and stress... what are the dangers...?

Question

I ask because the hormones give you anxiety and stress.. yet the medication makes the babies go through withdrawl when born... so I refused the meds.. even though I feel anxiety and some depression...

Why is stress so bad? I was realy stressed in my fist pregnancy... and everything was fine. And life happens.. stress doesn't stop just becuase you are pregnant... People go on and on about stress when pregnant, and then you start to stress about 'am I stressing so much when pregnant'...?

Answer 1

Stress, however, does not have to be all bad. When managed properly, stress can provide us with the drive to meet new challenges. A pregnant woman (or anyone else) who feels she is coping well with stress—taking good care of herself, feeling energized, rather than drained, and functioning well at home and work —probably does not face health risks from stress.

However, when physical or emotional stress builds up to uncomfortable levels, it can be harmful for pregnant women. In the short term, a high level of stress can cause fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety, poor appetite or overeating, headaches and backaches. When a high level of stress continues for a long period, it may contribute to potentially serious health problems, such as lowered resistance to infectious diseases, high blood pressure and heart disease. Studies also suggest that high levels of stress may pose special risks during pregnancy.

The good news is that stress is unlikely to cause problems in pregnancy for most women. Pregnant women who are concerned about the level of stress in their lives, and their ability to cope with it, should talk with their health care provider. A health care provider may be able to point a woman to resources in her community and show her simple, effective steps to help her reduce and cope with physical and emotional stress.


I, like you, stressed a lot while pregnant. We were moving, we were fighting, I hated my job, etc. etc. My baby came out perfectly fine. Just read what I posted above. It very clearly answers your questions.

Answer 2

You may want to read this article http://nitzitry.notlong.com/ i found, will be useful also has info on different treatments. Also info on depression as a whole.