fighting with DH-and stress while PG

i feel awful DH and i just got into a huge fight (stupid long story) and i got very worked up during it. i know i shouldn't have b/c i am PG and it's probably not good for my little one. i am now calmer but so worried about what this kind of stress and angst can really do to a baby....i totally know this is a ridiculous question but do you think that extreme upset and stress is very harmful? or do you think it's not so harmful as long as it's not on a regular basis (thank God)- sorry if this is a strange post but i am now feeling so guilty for allowing myself to get so crazy
thanks!

Re: fighting with DH-and stress while PG

This happend to me alal the time dont worry

Re: fighting with DH-and stress while PG

Just relax

Further worrying isn't going to help anything and I think that everything will be fine with your baby.

Re: fighting with DH-and stress while PG

ACTUALLY- there was a study that came out recently (I think it might be in the latest issue of Pregnancy) that says that moderate amounts of stress can be benificial to a fetus- something about the adrenaline.

Regardless, DON'T worry about a big blow up having any negative effect. Have a good cry- it's a wonderful stress reliever.

Message edited 3/4/2007 9:52:04 PM.

Re: fighting with DH-and stress while PG

Believe me, I've been under a good amount of stress this pregnancy.

I've asked my doctor about it and she said about 90-95% of the stress hormones are "filtered" out before they get to the baby.

Re: fighting with DH-and stress while PG

thanks for the quick responses! i really appreciate them a lot and feel better reading what you have all said!

Re: fighting with DH-and stress while PG

Hmmm - lets see - I get pregnant right before my honeymoon to Thailand... and have horrific m/s the entire time. I cried everyday because I was so sick...

Then, coming home, I was stressed because DH was still out of work... that triggered a good cry about every other day. Usually in the evening before I went to bed.... He got a great job, some of the stress went away

I'm stressed from my job on a daily basis. I have been an emotional wreck, and cry at least once a week because of work alone. Then, add stress to arguing occasionally with DH - thats good for another cry or 2 per week. Freaking out about being a mom - add on another weekly cry!

Then, the stress of packing up and moving at 7.5 months pregnant, wondering if it will ever get done. Crying about it was part of the experience for sure....

Random frustrations and annoyances with life, DH, work, the house, the upcoming labor, someone using my sugar scrub, no more ketchup in the fridge... this kid is lucky that I can go 10 minutes without crying! I'm sure you are ok!

Babies are born in 3rd world countries and the middle east where moms are not exactly experiencing the good life... and their babies seem to turn out ok!!!

Message edited 3/5/2007 5:57:58 AM.

Re: fighting with DH-and stress while PG

Dont worry about the stress everyone has it. If its common annoyances it shoudl be fine. I have some stress as well. Arguments with DH, the baby coming, getting things ready etc. But I try not to overworry myself. Try yoga it helps to calm you.