ANXIETY AND PREGNANCY

Anxiety is the most common problem witnessed during pregnancy period. Over anxiety on the health of the child, the process of delivery and the dietary requirements during pregnancy cause worry in most of the carrying women. Though a common symptom in many, anxiety and stress are considered as harmful and it may cause side effects during pregnancy period. Anxiety and stress are commonly observed in women who are preparing to give birth to their first born. Over expectation on the new born and the conscious effort to provide the best hygienic conditions and parental care to the new born are the reason for increased anxiety among the carrying women.



ANXIETY OVER THE NEWBORN



Pregnancy conditions and the health of the new born causes stress in the women. Expecting a healthy newborn the mother will be anxious to provide all the required nutrients to the life in her womb. Over anxiousness on the hygienic conditions at the house will also worry the mother. Apart from this labour and delivery complications also create anxiety in many.



PARENTAL CARE



The ways to care the child will be the most confusing task of a carrying woman. For a person expecting her firstborn, it will be difficult to understand whether she is prepared to protect her child. The methods to teach lessons of life to the child and to bring up the newborn to a knowledgeable and talented one will also create tension in the minds of the mother. If the mother is expecting her second born, her apprehension will be on how to care both the new born and the first born.



KEEP ASIDE EXTRA WORKS



Keeping aside additional burdens will help to reduce anxiety. Professional and house hold tensions have to be set aside to maintain a peaceful mind. Worry about labour and delivery problems can be prevented by speaking to experienced mothers who have enjoyed peaceful deliveries. Sharing of anxieties with experienced mothers will also be advantageous as it will give proper guidance on the ways to protect the child and things to be taken care of during pregnancy period.



RELAX THE MIND:



Relaxation methods including meditation will be helpful to prevent anxiety. A calm mind will be able to expect the newborn without any anxiety. It would also help to welcome the new life with a prepared mind. If meditation alone is not working, it is better to convey the problem to the gynecologist who will be able to suggest mild medications and relaxation exercises. Love and care of the husband can protect the women from anxiety disorder during pregnancy. Feeling of togetherness will help to reduce her worries and fill her mind with confidence.





Dr.Tina Wilson is a renowned Gynecologist and had been working with Red Cross Hospital, Vietnam. She guides and advises pregnant women online with a person to person approach in her website; log on for the latest feeds now; How A Pregnant Mother Influences Her Baby For more information on your Pregnancy Queries,please do log on to; Pregnancy Guideright here.

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