We women are true warriors, and no one can prove otherwise, as we face everything, handle various situations, and manage to juggle many things at the same time.
Multi-Tasking Woman
This is also the case during pregnancy, when the housewife, the businesswoman, the woman, and if she already has other children the mother has to balance everything and take care of each detail of this crazy world and still take care of the new little baby being formed. But how can you deal with daily stress and keep nervousness during pregnancy at bay? And does being nervous during pregnancy harm the baby?
These are common questions among parents and for a long time divided opinions because it was once believed that babies inside the womb were super protected from the outside world, including the mother’s feelings.
With the advancement of equipment and fetal monitoring during pregnancy, it became possible to put this doubt to rest and bust this myth, proving that yes, the fetus feels exactly everything the mother is feeling and reacts to every stimulus experienced while still in the womb.
Amidst the rush of day-to-day life, it’s even more complicated for those who work outside the home to deal with and avoid certain types of stress and even more impossible not to feel nervous during pregnancy, even a little, as pressure and certain responsibilities will inevitably make your mind race.
Deadlines to meet, routines, prenatal appointments, bills, the house, husband, children, prepping the layette, tests, proper nutrition, exercise, and a million other things that keep a woman’s mind busy and demanding more from herself — it’s hard not to get nervous, right?
On top of all the hustle and bustle in a woman’s life, we also have the whirlwind of hormones bubbling during pregnancy, which completely changes our mood and directly affects us psychologically and emotionally.
Is Nervousness Harmful?
But stay calm, the type of nervousness during pregnancy we refer to as harmful is the high-impact kind, not the routine daily stress, although the more you avoid it, the better.
But if you lose sleep, have compulsive crying spells, spend all day thinking about a problem, or even have the urge to “disappear,” it’s best to slow down, because your little baby is receiving all that.
That’s why we so highly recommend mother-and-baby time, even if your baby is still in the womb — take time to talk, caress, and sing to them. All this affection is being received with great joy and pleasure by your baby, believe it!
Nervousness during pregnancy can be responsible for a range of issues such as premature birth, a very agitated and temperamental baby who carries this stress into adulthood.
Studies also show that these babies are more likely to suffer from depression as adults, as well as mental disorders. Nervousness can also affect the fetal brain’s development and, in some cases, even the development of other parts of the body.
How to Control Nervousness During Pregnancy?
If you are unaware of the situation and it goes unnoticed, unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do. But when the information is clear and you’re aware of the situation, it’s best to avoid it. There are various ways to combat and control nervousness during pregnancy, and the best of them is knowledge.
With knowledge of the facts, you will do what you can to control your emotions, and when you feel things are getting out of control, take a deep breath and find another path, always thinking about your little baby.
Relaxation Methods
Some relaxation techniques can help you gain control in these moments, Yoga is also a great choice, since besides helping control your nervousness, you’ll also be practicing physical activity, which is beneficial not only for your body and mind but also helps prepare you for childbirth.
A light walk in the park or a relaxing place, as well as swimming and water aerobics, also have positive effects and will let you disconnect from the world and problems for a while. Enjoy that time.
For those who don’t have time for physical activities, how about listening to relaxing music, lying down comfortably, and learning to breathe using the progressive relaxation method?
Enjoy these minutes to connect with your baby and completely disconnect from the world, from problems and responsibilities. And remember, you need time for yourself, to take care of yourself, to “breathe,” and to feel unique — go to the hairdresser, get your nails done, a massage, go shopping or whatever activity allows you to enjoy your moment, enjoy yourself!
Count on the help of your husband, friends, and family to always have leisure moments in your schedule, after all, enjoyable moments with people we love are always good for our mind and body!
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