Anyone have any advice.....?

Question

I am about 4 months pregnant (I am 15) and I have been having a lot of stress lately with everything my question is what would be some good ways to become UNstressful???? I have been having a lot of cramps and crying because of all the stress I am putting on me and the baby.

Answer 1

does your family know your pregnant? Maybe this is causing some of your stress. Telling them might help you.

Answer 2

Your baby will be ok, I had a lot of stress in my second pregnancy and she was ok. Try to take a deep breath and realize what you are doing is a good thing, and a baby will love you forever!! No matter what anyone else thinks there will always be someone that is glad you are there.

Just go to a park and relax, or do something for your self, it does not have to cost money. Keep a journal and it might help relieve some of the stress to at least write it down.

My mom was only 16 when she had my oldest sister and it turned out ok. Keep your chin up and dont let other people's opinion or negativity get you down.

Answer 3

I was just in your position a couple months ago. I am 16 and have a 1 year old daughter named Mercedes Ann. I was very stressed during my pregnancy. I was always fighting with my mom, the baby's dad, my friends, teachers, and etc.. it is not easy to be a teen and pregnant. you get discriminated alot and sometimes called a shame. Things will get to you and with our hormones changing we will be very emotional. Just find time to be by yourself and relax. The stress will put you and the baby in some sort of danger. Also try yoga! That is really good when you are pregnant and stressed. It relaxs you and you even can find a method to help during labor. Email me if you have anymore questions

Answer 4

Start making a list of all things that stress you out tonight.

Next to it, write down how you can avoid them.

If you are unable to avoid, then write down coping techniques...(breath in for two seconds - literally counting the second in your head while breathing in - exhale counting four seconds, once again counting in your head, repeat until you are calm again).

Also, write down some long term goals for yourself and how you plan to acheive them. This might be best done with your parents or a school counselor. It will keep your eyes on the prize instead of stressing the small sh*t.

By the way, in the end - EVERYTHING IS SMALL SH*T.

Stop eating sugar and pack some healthy snacks instead. No sugary drinks either. The drop from the sugar high might be causing you to stress out easier, particulary when you are prego. Sometimes the body goes into a pregnancy induced diabetic condition - it can't process sugar regularly. Don't freak, it goes away after birth, but it can reak havoc on your emotions and your weight during the pregnancy.

Best of Luck to you, Hone, and God Speed.

Answer 5

Just relax. Find out what is really triggering your stress. I'm sure being pregnant at such a young age is the biggest source of stress, but don't let that bother you. There are girls out there younger than you having babies and raising them up just fine. Find something to do, something to keep you occupied so you won't have time to think of anything negative. Find others who are going through the same things you are right now, sometimes having someone who understands you will help more than anything. Just keep in mind that your baby is feeling what you feel, so try to stay calm. I know thats a hard thing to do in your situation, im 20 and 7 months, with the support of my family and fiancee, who is employeed by one of the highest companies in the area, and i find myself stressing out alot. So just know that its not just you. Pregnant women of all ages undergo a tremendous amount of stress. I wish you the best. Hope everything works out for you and your baby. :P

Answer 6

Try to relax remembber the important things now are you and the baby.

Its hard not to think about 100 things at once, it is probably even harder for you because of your age.

If you stress too much and have heeps of cramps its a sign you MUST relax.

Cramping is normal, so dont worry. If you have any spotting, then see your doc.

You may want to speak to someone like a councellor, they should also be able to give you advise.

Good luck

Carla

Answer 7

Try to be positive. I know there are times in life when that can be extremely difficult, but for the sake of you and your baby, try it. Stay away from places and people that stress you out. Talk about your problems to someone you trust and rest a lot. Good luck!

Answer 8

You need to calm down.
Your cramps are due to everything moving out the way for your baby, all your internal organs need to move, that isn't comfortable, but it's normal...so I doubt that it's the stress causing your cramps.

It's normal to feel overwhelmed in pregnancy, and that happens for a woman of any age.

I think that you should chat with your doctor/midwife about how low you feel, perhaps they will be able to help pinpoint the cause for your stress.

You need to take one day at a time, rest and relax as much as you can.

Email me if you want to talk, just click on my profile and contact me.

Answer 9

Set aside some time just for you and baby every day, and try to find a private, quiet place. Put on some restful music, get yourself something to drink, and a book, or movie, or something, and zone out for a couple hours. Don't make it a scary or exciting movie, either. And maybe take a nap. Make it a special time just to pamper yourself. Your pregnant, and young, your baby deserves this time, and you for sure need it. Sing to your baby, too. Good for you, good for baby!

Answer 10

Relax...clam down....quit crying all the time...As you know already it is not good for you or the baby your carrying. Life is going to be harder now that your going to have a baby, so your going to have to grow up a lot faster than you should. Just think positive. You have someone counting on you for everything. It`s time to be a mom. I hope the best for you..Good luck and congrats!

Answer 11

Try breathing exercises, particularly ones they teach you in childbirth classes. Practice makes perfect. Also, exercise is a great stress reliever, among all its other benefits. Try something gentle like walking, swimming, or yoga.