Pregnancy is a very emotional time, also nervousness is only one of several emotions that pregnant women encounter. A moderate number of anxieties and anxieties are expected in this period of change and normal. It can be handy to learn about what stress is, and it is able to appear throughout pregnancy if you’re currently experiencing a lot of nervousness.
What’s Stress?
Stress is a natural, flexible reaction we encounter when we feel unsafe or threatened. We could experience many sorts of “dangers” to the security of our nearest and dearest. Occasionally we’re concerned about something special (e.g., awaiting the outcomes of a diagnostic evaluation). Some dangers feel obscure. We might experience stress like imagining a loved one into a threat we’re imagining in our minds.
- WE CAN EXPERIENCE ANXIETY IN THESE AREAS:
Within our own bodies (increased heartbeat, sore tummy, tight chest and torso, shallow breathing, and lack of appetite, trouble falling or staying asleep, etc.) - Within our thoughts (racing ideas about the near future; imagining that the worst-case situation; ruminating; worrying and obsessing, etc.)
- Within our activities or behaviors (avoiding specific scenarios, actions, places, or individuals; over-controlling; requesting others for continuous reassurance; assessing things differently; being extra cautious and conscious of hazard, etc.)
OTHER POSSIBLE SIGNS OF ANXIETY DURING PREGNANCY:
- reduction of desire
- trouble sleeping
- irritability
- muscle strain (jagged teeth, shoulder and neck pain, back pain, and muscular twitching)
- trouble focusing and focusing
- forgetfulness
Just how common is stress when pregnant?
Stress is common and by some measures than depression. Factors which may increase the odds of having high stress during pregnancy include:
- Background of elevated anxiety and/or melancholy
- perfectionism (thinking You Shouldn’t make any errors and do whatever exactly right)
- background of menopause(s)
- high-risk pregnancy
- significant life problems (such as marital or financial issues)