Anxiety Relief Tips & Strategies

If you are pregnant and feeling depressed, realize that this is normal. Unfortunately, many mothers-to-be find it difficult to accept the fact that they are depressed at a time when they should be full of happiness and expectation. Their ‘shame’ causes them not to seek help.

The reluctance to believe pregnant women can be depressed filters over to the medical profession, which means fewer women will be referred for depression treatment.

Recent studies have revealed that stress and depression is a major cause of premature birth, most likely triggered by the increased levels of hormones in the mother. The link between stress hormones and birth are simple – these same hormones help to bring on labor when the time is right. Which means they can also activate the birth too early.

The dangers of increased stress and depression in the mother carry over to the unborn infant. When hormones cause early premature birth, babies are more likely to die in their first few weeks of birth. They are also at risk for extremely serious health problems including lung disease, cerebral palsy, blindness and deafness.

Another concern is the belief that the increased stress hormone levels in the womb can negatively affect the child’s IQ later on. Children born under these circumstances can also develop behavior and emotional problems as well as depression later.

Considering the threat stress and depression pose to an unborn child, it is imperative the mother seek help as soon as possible. Insist that your doctor evaluate your condition and provide appropriate treatment to prevent such possible dire consequences.

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