Dealing with Stress During Pregnancy

A pregnancy that is running smoothly is a huge metabolic demand on your body, in essence a form of stress in and of itself. The last thing you need is more energy-sapping stress. Trying to do too much (which can simply mean your formerly normal routine) or having to deal with emotional tension or pressures is key factors that must be managed well. Women who have a history of trouble with their mood are much more likely to have issues during and following pregnancy. This is extremely undesirable as pregnancy-related emotional stress impacts on the developing nervous system and often results in fetal programming that makes your child have ...