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The routine of modern life is increasingly hectic: work, home, children and strenuous journeys. A peaceful and stress-free pregnancy is currently not an easy task, but because of the damage from pregnancy stress, it is worth avoiding these situations, trying to soften the mood, reduce the tasks and take a deep breath.
A study by the American Thoracic Society, in Toronto, points out that stress during pregnancy is related to the development of respiratory allergies. The explanation for the physiological response is that the fetus, when exposed to stressful situations, ends up producing immunoglobin , the antibody responsible for allergic reactions.
When the mother experiences constant nervousness during pregnancy, it automatically decreases the body’s natural defenses, mainly affecting the baby. According to research carried out by the University of Kontanz, in Germany, stressful situations experienced in pregnancy cause biological changes in hormone receptors . As an example, mothers who live with a violent partner or usually experience domestic stress.
According to scientists at Kontanz University, a tumultuous pregnancy can alter the child’s emotional health , such as stress intolerance and serious behavior problems, which can even lead to mental illness.
Can Stress During Pregnancy Cause Abortion?
The miscarriage does not have causes clarified in the medical field. However, there is a knowledge that 50% to 70% of mothers who lose their baby are in the first trimester of pregnancy. In these cases, the reasons that lead to abortion are related to chromosomal abnormalities and other situations that made it impossible for the baby to develop .
Although stress is not directly related to abortion , it does not mean that situations of great nervousness, such as divorce, loss of a loved one and other episodes, cannot affect the emotional health of the pregnant woman and also the child.
In 2008 in Denmark a study was carried out with 19 thousand pregnant women. The participants had a high level of psychological stress and had an 80% risk of giving birth to stillbirths. Other scientific assessments also associate stress with the difficulty in gaining baby weight and premature births .
Causes Associated With Stress During Pregnancy:
- Delay in the baby’s development;
- Increases the chances of postpartum depression ;
- The child may experience delay in the use of language, anxiety and depressive symptoms;
- Increased risk of premature birth;
How Does Stress Experienced by Pregnant Women Affect the Baby?
When the mother is affected by stress, hormones are released that contract the uterus and hinder the vascular system. The main symptoms that indicate that the pregnant woman is constantly stressed are: lack of appetite, as digestion in these cases is impaired; low immunity and increased risk of infections ; changes in blood pressure.
Is it possible to avoid stress during pregnancy?
The day-to-day routine needs to continue, after all, as many say “pregnancy is not a disease”. However, this does not mean that during this period there is not a whirlwind of psychological, hormonal and physical changes in the woman’s body, making her need to acquire a new rhythm , at least during the pregnancy.
If it is not possible to lead a peaceful life, in contact with nature and peaceful places, it is possible to manage work and home, but giving up some situations and respecting the signs of tiredness and lesser indisposition, the best thing is not to force.
In early pregnancy, especially, it is common for the mother to experience greater tiredness, difficulty concentrating and drowsiness. It is important to respect these signs of the body , as they are mechanisms of defense of nature that promote the healthy development of the baby, in addition to preparing the mother’s body and body.
Greater Rest Is Needed!
Discomfort, as well as energy surges, are quite common behaviors in pregnancy. There are pregnant women who are “electric” and love to use the energy to perform countless domestic tasks at work, as well as to solve pending issues.
The movement in pregnancy is healthy, combats physical inactivity , helps with weight control, is good for arterial health and helps at the time of delivery . However, rest is also necessary.
IMPORTANT: prenatal care during pregnancy helps to avoid numerous problems that may occur during the period. Women who have diabetes or hypertension need extra monitoring when it comes to stress during pregnancy.
Physical Activity Helps Relieve Stress in Pregnancy
The practice of physical activity for pregnant women is an excellent treatment to combat stress . Physical exercise with guidance from the obstetrician and accompaniment from a physical educator contributes to the increase of the pregnant woman’s muscle tone, decreases low back pain, fatigue and mainly, relieves tension and helps to relax.
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Pregnant women who have already received the stress control alert should consult their doctor for the possibility of practicing some physical exercise. You should avoid intense physical activities , at the risk of impairing the baby’s development.
Activities that can be practiced by pregnant women
- Water aerobics
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Walk
- Bodybuilding
- Swimming
Before starting to practice the exercises, consult the doctor, as the specialist will assess the physical condition of the pregnant woman to indicate the most appropriate exercise. The accompaniment of the instructor who is used to guiding pregnant women is essential to ensure safety and well-being.
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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
