& she keeps saying that she is not & I don't believe her at all because I know that she is stressed out. Will that hurt her baby or not? How can I help her from being so stressed out?
2007-01-16 07:27:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Stress is not good during pregnancy but unfortunately we all go through this and there is not much you can do except be there for her, be a good friend and try and make her laugh. I have been under a great deal of stress this pregnancy and I am still here 32 weeks along. Good luck@!
2007-01-16 07:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy2three 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first 3 months are tuff ones to get thru, a lot can go wrong in that short of time. Stress is NOT good for her or baby. Talk to her in a kind and gentle way. Do NOT pressure her into it tho , that will cause more stress. Find a book or do research on this thing about the causes of stress and what it can do while pregnant !!!!! Give it to her as a gift and a note saying you thought she might like to read it so she maybe would understand the stresses of pregnancy !!! Maybe along with the book a gift basket full of relaxing bubble baths and candles and such. A CD of nature sounds to listen to while soaking in a warm bath, etc..... and remember, women who are pregnant for the 1st time feal anxiety and fear because they are going into the unknown !!!! God bless
2007-01-16 15:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no in general it isn't good, but I think it depends on how u let it affect ur body. i had a lot of stress when i was pregnant including planning a wedding, canceling a wedding, moving out, moving back in, buying a house, behavior problems with stepchildren, and a husband that was working 18+ hrs. a day. i was very crancky and cried a lot though instead of keeping it all inside, which i think is worse than just dealing with the stress, even if u make a bad choice and have to fix it later. and besides, that early on, i was stressed with the pregnancy itsself (being afraid of another misscairrage). i will say i developed preeclampsia, but that was in the last 4 weeks only after my life finally settled down! so i guess everyone's body can handle stress differently. i learned that the key is to roll with the punches and not dwell on things. just be there for her to vent so she doesn't keep it all inside. hope i have given tips u can pass on to her.
2007-01-16 15:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by ebabsto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
One thing you could do, is stop telling her she's stressed out. People telling you something that you don't think is true, can really stress you out, especially if it's something about yourself.
2007-01-16 15:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can hurt the baby is she is really stressed out, I would tell her to calm down a little bit everything will be ok
2007-01-16 15:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just asked a similar question. If you worry her about stress.. then she will stress out about hurting hte baby with stress...
Stress rarely affects the baby. I feel very hormonal and stressed in this pregnancy... what I do is just meditate and deal with it... I don't let it build... When i have aniety.. I deal with it and calm myself down.. even if it takes hours...
2007-01-16 15:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being in denial could hurt the baby, because she may do things she shouldn't do when you are pregnant! I am assuming she is young... If so I would tell her parents you suspect her being pregnant... You may lose her friendship, but you might save a babies life! If you love her you will do what is best for her (tell her parents) not you (protect your relationship)! Good luck!
2007-01-16 15:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress is very dangeous especially later in pregnancy. You should help her get at the cause of this stress
2007-01-16 15:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by cathoratio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋