Stress

[danitalynn7]

Hi everyone. I just found out im pregnant last week that i am about 4 weeks pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and i had a very stressful night and i am wondering if someone could tell me if that could affect my baby. I tried hard to breathe through it and to de stress as quickly as possible though. Also any suggestions other pregnant moms have to de-stress would be appreciated. Thanks! :)

[HackneyMummy]

Try a warm bubble bath and a few yoga sessions if there's anything near by. This can help you deal with the stress when the anxious thoughts start creeping in. I'm not 100% on the science of why stress is bad for your baby but I've heard it said a lot. So probably best to find a few ways of coping when you start feeling a stress episode coming on. Hope you feel better and have a healthy pregnancy x

[RapunzelLove]

Yoga and meditation :)
Stress can affect your baby but don t feel guilty just explain to him/her that it s not because of him/her. Just a new life to start but that u re super happy for his her venue :)

[Nizz_89]

Think about things that make you happy and do things that make you happy. You have plenty of time and will get used to the idea of being pregnant. I remember being sick from the idea of being pregnant first time around but like most other people I feel like having my daughter was the best thing that happened to me. I hope it gets easier for you - you don't know the beautiful experience that lies ahead!

[danitalynn7]

Thank you both for your encouragement and recommendations. It is my first and it was not planned. We are happy and excited but it definitely has thrown life into a bit of a whirlwind.

[Duerrgirl]

Keep in mind especially during your first trimester you are dealing with a giant amount of new/extra hormones which can make every emotion 3x as happy/sad/stresses. It gets better I promise!

[Duerrgirl]

Being pregnant is a big thing especially if it's not planned and can be stressful. I would try warm (not hot) relaxing bath/shower and some light yoga. And if that doesn't help talking about it to a friend/family member can help.
Make sure to let your dr know at your first visit of it hasn't gotten better.

With my first I was a little stressed out for the first months and she's now a perfectly healthy toddler.