The more information and positive people you can talk to,
the better, as far as I am concerned.
You may say that anxiety can be brought on by too much
information.
Knowing the things that could go wrong is a way that negative
thinking and conditioning can sabotage the great experience.
Knowledge is power as I have said in the past and just as
negative thoughts can get inside your head so can positive thoughts be put there
too.
Years ago when I was pregnant the doctors did not even
suggest ultra sounds and all the prenatal tests you go though these days.
Does this mean that the babies born before all the testing,
were more at risk?
I doubt that in my opinion.
Obviously if there are known factors to be considered ,a
person takes the necessary steps or if there are signs of distress you get it
investigated.
Worry , stress, depression and panic can all be factors in
creating problems with a pregnancy.
What is the answer to these issues?
I feel that the same way you would deal with problems if you
were not pregnant would be a great place to start in ending anxiety.
You can use programs to improve self image, fitness,
relaxation techniques, and visualization to name a few.
Doctors will help too if you let them know you have concerns.
I know that all women do not have easy pregnancies like I did
but keep looking at the joy of life and the anticipation of all the good to come
in the years ahead.
Get help if you think of any reasons that you are not feeling
well.
Keep in mind that anxiety can be overcome and it too can last
9 months or less with the right mind set and desire to move beyond it.
My girlfriend said talking to others has been a help to her
and getting some good books to educate herself about pregnancy relieved many of
the anxious thoughts.
Anxiety can be heightened when all the hormones change in the
body .
Once again ,being aware of this is a way to prepare for the
feelings .
Find the system that works for you and then someday you can
pass on the positive ways you used to another .
There will be some people who try to have more and worse
anxiety than you but it is not a contest to see who wins an anxiety prize.
Listen to your own common sense and trust yourself to make
good decisions about all aspects of your life.
Good thoughts and enjoy the pregnancy to your best ability.
I used to say that the 9 months was the easy part.
It is the next 20 plus years that take the stamina.
