worried, could this cause a miscarriage?

[lani37]

Im 12 weeks pregnant (saw heartbeat last week, and everything great).  I found out a family friend had passed away yesterday and I was so very upset...very emotional, crying, etc..Someone told me I could harm the baby being that upset and now I'm worried that I did something...
Could I have caused a problem?

[shesherm]

I worried about the same thing.  my grandmother (who raised me) just passed over the summer I was 10 weeks....my family didnt even tell me right away as fear they may have an effect on the baby....I have had at least 2 other MAJOR stressful events and...... I am 21 weeks today :O) and I swear she is growing like crazy.  you need to greive and dont worry our lil ones are VERY resiliant.  Sorry for you loss.  Hang in there

[mlb1234]

No don't worry.  Everyone has emotional ups and downs during pregnancy.  This is totally normal and will not harm the fetus.  I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.