Stress in first trimester

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Does stress affect the baby? If so, does stress even affect the baby in first trimester?

[love_being_his_mrs]

Stress has hormones associated with it. It's those hormones that affect the baby. If you exercise, eat well, and do things to help reduce stress - prayer, deep breathing, massage etc you can help  buffer the effects.  So it is bad, but if handled smartly you can avoid preterm labor and other negative effects.

[ctberalmu]

Your baby is fine! It's difficult to be more stressed than I was on my first trimester! My dad passed away when I found out I was pregnant. I inherited his three business and was really stressful. Plus, the employees decided to sabotage my work and was really tough time.

However, I began having mini contractions due to stress and doc told I had to relax! Fortunately, my hubby helped my out a lot and I managed to stay home and work from home 4 days a week, and go to the office 1 day.

So, stress is not good, but as long as you're not feeling anything different or strange, you'll be fine!

[Lesleyanne11]

Stress isn't good for you or the the baby. At least that's what they tell me all the time! I'm always stressed, but I think the little ones will be fine. Just try to relax as much as you can.