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I'm 20 weeks pregnant and I have a history of depression and anxiety. So far, I've had 2 major fits and I'm concerned about the well being of my baby while I'm having these emotionally fits.

I want to know if my emotional roller coaster is affecting the connection between my baby and me.

2007-03-12 10:33:04 · 4 answers · asked by nina_m0ri 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting Pregnancy

4 answers

I would recommend you get some counselling from a Christian pastor.
Anxiety is not from the Lord, it is from the enemy to kill your joy. I used to have anxiety attacks all the time and it was destroying my well being.
Prayer helps alot let me tell you.
A good pastor to get free counselling is at www.doersoftheword.org He has a toll free # you can call.

Phil 4:6
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

A book that has helped me greatly is "Power of a Praying Woman" by stormie omartian.

You are blessed!

Psalm127:3
3 Children are a gift from the Lord;
they are a reward from him.

2007-03-12 12:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Your baby does feel the biological effects of outbursts... like increases in adrenaline levels caused by anger or fear. There aren't any clear stats to back up that an upset mommy equals an upset baby after delivery. Women are hormonal when they're pregnant anyway, regardless of their history of depression. You burst into tears for no reason, and some women can get violent. Everyone is different. Pregnancy is just one big hormonal imbalance waiting to happen.

Because you're worried about it, that tells me that you and the baby will be just fine. I worry more about the mothers who don't care. Worrying means you're conscious of your actions, and you'll have more control over yourself and your emotions because of that. Just try to sit back and relax. You're going to be together for at least another 20 weeks, so you might as well enjoy it.

2007-03-12 10:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by Luann 5 · 0 0

No, this shouldn't affect your connection.
I had a roller coaster pregnancy too, but my bond with my daughter is stronger than any bond I have ever formed.

Have you expressed these concerns with your doctor?

I think that the thing that helped me was that every time my mood lifted, I would tell my daughter that I was feeling better and that mommy gets sad sometimes...I was forever talking to my bump!

2007-03-12 10:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1 0

It is possible that it is affecting your health and the health of your baby. Have you discussed this with your doc? You really should. The distress you are having may be putting distress on the baby. The doctor may want to put you on a med that is safe to use during pregnancy, if he hasn't already.

2007-03-12 10:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ruthie 2 · 0 0

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