While the feeling of an expecting mother is nothing less than ecstatic, there are bound to be times that she will feel stress.
Stress can be caused from a variety of reasons and can have a negative impact on the outcome of the pregnancy.
In fact what is worrisome is that stress can even cause miscarriage or preterm delivery.
Stress causes the body of a pregnant lady to produce some hormones that are not really desirable during this time.
Here are some things expectant mothers can do in order to cope with stress.
First things first, acknowledge the signs of stress.
These signs can be anything from mild sense of feeling overwhelmed or an episode of depression.
Do not dismiss the little signs as they may lead to bigger problems later and can result in the expectant mother being in a distraught state where she finds herself unable to function normally.
It is very important for both the mother to be as well as the people around her to be sensitive to her mood fluctuations around this time.
But obviously the onus is on the mother herself.
If you feel yourself going through some such episodes, here's how you can cope with stress during the term of your pregnancy.
Be prepared You may have worked very hard to gain the current lifestyle that you are now enjoying.
You have been a successful career woman and have met deadlines, sacrificed weekends to make projects successful and given it your very best shot.
But as your pregnancy progresses, you will not be able to do all that much.
Don't try and push yourself during times like these.
Prepare to sit back and relax.
Get yourself the required amount of sleep, eat a balanced diet and take time out to do the things you have not done so far because you have not had the time for so far.
It's all about enjoying your pregnancy.
Taking a step back doesn't mean you're being regressive.
It means you are taking things slow for a little while.
Communicate with people When you are going through a pregnancy, not only will your body go through several changes, there will be times when you will feel low and unsure about yourself.
Self doubts will creep up from some unknown nook and cranny at this point of time.
In times like this, call for help.
Communicate this feelings with your husband and find solace in reassuring each other that you are ready for parenthood.
Seek the counsel of your loved ones, especially your elders, who will be comforting, because they have been in your place even if it was many moons ago.
Pregnancy is the time when you have the right to be pampered.
Ask for pampering, without any inhibitions, and chances are people will bend over backwards to make you feel as pampered as they can.
Pregnancy is a time when a woman can feel a whole host of feelings that she does not know how to handle.
If things are done right, these nine months can become the most enjoyable time of their lives.