Stress
- Puts your baby in danger.
- Slows your baby’s brain and body development.
- Leads to depression and mental disorders.
- Increases the risk of heart disease.
- Can cause premature birth.
How to stop stress before it starts:
- Eat healthy, balanced meals. As the baby grows, the baby will squeeze the stomach and makes it harder to eat a lot of food at one time. The solution is to eat small, healthy snacks often, just as you did in early pregnancy.
- Keep hydrated. Make sure that you have plenty of water and healthy fruit juices.
- Some stress fighting activities:
- Exercise
- Progressive relaxation
- Meditation
- Yoga
- http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_527.asp
- http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_23759.asp
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_64733.html
- Nathanielsz, Peter.
The Prenatal Prescription . Harper Collins Publishers. New York, 2001.
Disclaimer:
This information is meant for educational purposes only and cannot
replace medical advice. Contact your doctor about any
concerns you have.