Ive heard that your emotions can effect the baby and if your overly stressed that its not good for them. I have alot going on right now and there is nothing i can do to get rid of the stress i try walking and listening to music etc but it dosnt help much.. Will this effect the baby? What can i do?
Yolly, it may be true that stress can effect the baby, but by worrying about your stress i am sure it only makes it worse. Easier to say than do i know, but try not to think about it effecting the bub, at least you will be removing one stress from your life. Sounds like you are doing as much as you can by listening to music and walking. How about a warm bath and a good book to take your mind away?
I think pregnancy itself can be pretty stressful, and most people feel some kind of stress throughout their pregnancy, so although the baby may be effected by your emotions i don't think it will do any serious damage.
Unfortunately there are many things in our lives out of our control, thus causing us stress. I try my best not to stress about things i can't change.
I have a bit of stress going on too. DH and i are in the middle of negotiating to lease a buisness in another state. At the moment we don't have anywhere to live, so living with my folks and house sitting for friends. We havn't bought a thing for a nursery because we dont know where we'll be living. At this stage is seems like we'll be living with the folks when we have bub, then moving interstate the week after bub arrives. We will move house, have bub, and take over the buisness all at once! On top of that we have to sell 2 cars and buy a new one that will fit bub in! All less than ideal, but there isn't alot i can do to change it, so i am just trying not to get stressed about it.
I hope you get on top of it soon. One last tip, sometimes talking to someone about it can help.
Last edited by Junglemum; August 7th, 2007 at 09:33 PM.
I've read just as many references that indicate stress affects the baby as those that say it doesn't. Best thing is not to worry about that, and just concentrate on nurturing yourself and trying to enjoy the pregnancy best you can by looking after yourself!
Some oldies but goodies are things like having a nice long soak in the bath, footrubs with nice smellies, getting out in the fresh air and sunshine, writing down your thoughts in a journal, treating yourself by getting together with some friends for some nice girly time! Don't forget to have some fun!!
Remember stress is just as much a fact of life as having babies is! Your little one will be fine
Yolly, I expereinced extreme stress during my pregnancy (especially the latter stages) and even posted on here about it. Alan assured me that it would simply make baby a little more active but would cause no permenent damage. So far, DD is fine. A nice happy bubba.
Some things I tried include guided imagery, exercise, writing, yelling (mostly at DH ), massage, baths. One of the lovely girls on BB sent me some CD's that helped me - I would be happy to forward them on to you - just PM me your details if you would like them.
Hi guys,
Ive started reading a book and its great to just switch off for a little while it seems to help. I just wanted to say thankyou and to tell you all how much i really appreciate the advice and support. It makes such a difference when you can talk to other people who have been through or are going through the same thing. Thanks xoxo
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), massage, baths. One of the lovely girls on BB sent me some CD's that helped me - I would be happy to forward them on to you - just PM me your details if you would like them.
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