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Dealing with Stress
Added: 38 days ago.
Added by: Heaven
Section: Pregnancy.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


I know that stress can cause you to lose the baby but what techniques can i do to relief stress? I have been crying none stop and i just pray that this doesnt hurt the baby. I`m still in my first trimester for the next week and I know this is a very critical time and I`m very scared of losing my baby. Please with any words of encouragement.

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totallykatalicious - 28 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Try and get away from whatever is stressing you, especially if it is a person who is causing it.

jah-baby - 31 days ago Rating: 3 (1 votes)
my best thing to say is to try and eliminate all things stressing u out.especially if its a person whos doing it..keep ur mind occupied on good things..listen to an ipod alone, but only motivating music like mary j blige or ur favorite artist who picks u up..especially during the first trimester becuz u can definetly put the babys life in danger..or maybe when ur home alone just take like an hour to play around and doll urself up..make up hair or whatever..remind urself how beautiful u are.thes are all things that work for me.believe me i am the queen bitch of stress.i hope this works for u 2

mommy-of-3 - 32 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Try to get away from whatever is causing you so much stress. I know sometimes that is easier said than done but wherever you can help it try to surround yourself around positive people that can make you feel better.

candace3 - 34 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I stress out and cry a lot when i am pregnant. Try to hang out with friends or family. Anyone who makes you feel good.

ryanzbabi - 34 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
First of all you should not be stressing. I have to remeber everyhting you do affects your baby. What i do when I am a little sad I read a book or watch a funny movie :) Sometimes just take a little walk and think of all the happiness you will have once your precious angel arrives :) Hope this helps !

smilebig27 - 35 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I will first hand dont stress. I did and I lost my baby and I was so sad. But you can take a day and just relax with a good movie or got get your nails done. If you have the money.Go over to a friends house and just have a girls day.I don't know what your weather is like but going to the park and have a lunch and read a book in the sun is so nice. But it is all about you and your baby forget the world is even around you.

mattie4 - 35 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
my suggestion would be a little pampering for yourself. A nice long comforting bath, a favorite snack. Go see a movie, get out and do someting that you enjoy doing. keeping a journal is always great, and gives you something to look back on and read. :) Being stressed and such is normal, horemones can reek havoc, and add that to everyday life...whew. Anyhow just seek some you time and hopefully that will help. Now is is the time to get in as much "me" time as you can. :)

vikki - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Tears are normal! Hormones are playing havoc with you right now and beating yourself up over them wont help. When are you going for your first scan? If soon, comfort yourself by knowing that your going see the first pics of your baby and feel GOOD about that. It's a rollercoaster ride I know but remember, it's masive crisis that can cause problems not useual everyday "I'm being a freaky pregnant women!" LOL Have a nice warm bath with a candle and just let the water drain away your worries. ( bath always helped me ). Chin up:-)

CourtneyR26 - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Your right strss can have meny negative effects on a pregnancy in any triamester but your first is the most critical. Any time you start to feel stressed to tell your self to calm down for the baby. Remember getting stressed is a choice. Dont alow your self to get stressed.

Heaven - 36 days ago
thank you soooo much ladies. I talked to him and he can no longer handle my mood swings which is something that I cannot control so I am just going to step back for awhile. My family is really supporting me and his family also so I'm hoping and praying that in a [short] time he will return... if only for the baby.

wish me luck

asutori - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Hi Heaven... please don't stress yourself out more just by thinking you are already stressed!! This definitely isn't helping to relieve it by any means. I agree with MelissaJoanne in that we all go through it, this stress/guilt/stress cycle, so you need to give yourself more credit for being the strong girl that you probably are and have more faith that things will be ok. I personally have started doing prenatal yoga (i was doing yoga before but stopped for a bit while trying to get pregnant, which was a mistake) and it helps a lot to be around other women in the same boat. Of course, yoga itself is relaxing if you can find a class nearby. And if you can't find a class, try deep breathing while taking a bath or find a nice quiet place and close your eyes. Deep breathing is not only good for relaxation, but good oxygenation for you and the baby, and it helps to expand your ribcage and stretch those already stretching muscles.

MelissaJoanne - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Oh sweetie! You're being so hard on yourself! As the previous poster said, only SEVERE stress, trauma, injury, can cause a miscarriage. Please stop worrying that you're going to give yourself one! I doubt that there's a mama on here that hasn't stressed and cried and then worried about how much she stresses and cries. It's not hurting your baby. You have some crazy hormones running through you, and crying and feeling emotional is VERY natural. Let yourself cry if you feel like crying, but don't let it worry you. Baby is safe in there.

hhall - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I'm pretty sure only SEVERE stress will affect you that early--later on, in trimester 3 it's different. SEVERE- like loss of a loved one, trauma, etc. I hope you are doing okay.

tamaraleigh - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Get a massage, read a book, take a bath.

2nd1ontheway - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
taking long relaxing baths or reading a good book can help relieve stress. I wouldn't worry about it too much babies can withstand alot.

Carmione - 36 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I found that taking up/or restarting on a hobby project helps me concentrate on the baby coming- I can dip off into my own world of comfort where I'm relaxed and it's just time for me and Nya- I'm on my third afghan with crocheting. Life is hard enough then we have our preggie hormones stressing us out even more. We all have our moments where we are hypersensitive and everything seems overwhelming and we can tear up at the drop of a hat. Just remember, it's not for long and these feelings will pass. Dwelling on negative, or worrisome thoughts can't do you any good. What was that saying?? A man never added a day to his life by worrying. That which is not for my highest good, be it returned to sender! :) Don't forget about chocolate- that's always a destressor!! Take care.

Heaven - 37 days ago
thanks ladies! I've been dealing with all these extra hormones and mood swings and I may have pushed the father away. He won't return my calls and he hasnt been home in 3 days. I dont know what to do... thats the stress. I keep calling and calling. It feels like I've been crying for 3 days straight :-(

michaela - 37 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
what stresses are you dealing with? Are they more important than your baby? Work out what is stressing you out the most and talk to your other half and your family, sharing helps lighten the load. Don't worry about crying though, we all do it at some time or other and i must admit i usually feel a bit better after having a good weep and vent!! You wont lose the baby because of a few tears. we are all here to support you so send me or someone else on here if it helps you vent. All the best, xxxx.

Nickys2 - 38 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
Depends on what the stress is about. Personally, if it's at all possible - I'll brush things aside as non-urgent. In other words... if it's not about my pregnancy and I can avoid the issue altogether I will. My favorite method to trick my over active mind into not 'dwelling' on something that is stressing me is to read. Get into a book, I mean really get lost in it. As long as you are pregnant there is nothing more important. Break-ups, someone elses health problems and other things that are important to you but you CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT AT THE MOMENT can wait. Good Luck and if you need to talk or vent we're here... It's really hard to give good advice without knowing the situation but for the most part you and baby come first fight now and if this means going into your own bubble for a while then so be it. Shelter, food, and safety. That's all that is a MUST for now. Hang in there.

Mommyof2boys - 38 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes)
I was under a lot of stress this pregnancy, I have a 4yr old and my Mother passed away so I really wasn't ready for another baby, I cried all of the time the first 5mos and when i talked to my doctor he said crying is a great way to relieve stress and everyday stress is normal also a lot of women have emotional times during their pregnancy, its the hormones :-) try to get into a hobby to keep your mind off of negative things, try a yoga class thats a great way to relieve stress also there is walking, reading and keeping a journal.. Good luck!