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Posted 11/10/2011 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone i'm 7 months pregnant by now and im so anxious about my baby coming out healthy i have 10 more weeks till he's here but i am so stressed i think i might be hurting him i can't get rid of the anxiety i feel over not knowing if he's good my doctor assures me everythings fine but i've recently found out that 1out of 162 pregnancies end in still birth i'm horrified i know i should stay away from these stories but i like to stay informed how do i stop myself from doing this to myself i want to be happy but i cant stop worring i need help i shouldn't be like this.
Posted 11/10/2011 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
My niece just went through the very same thing you are going through right now. As a matter of fact, she just had a beautiful baby boy on November 7th, and he is perfectly healthy. When she was going through this, during her pregnancy, she couldn't take her usual med (xanax) for her anxiety and panic attacks, but the doctor did prescribe something called Visteral or Visteril...something like that, i'm not sure of the spelling. They said that it was perfectly safe for the baby. She suffers from anxiety/panic disorder and she is also bipolar. Maybe this is something you can look into for the time being to help you calm your anxiety.
Posted 11/11/2011 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
VB,

It's  perfectly normal to worry about whether your baby is healthy but if your anxiety is becoming all-consuming and regularly interferes with your day-to-day functioning, it's time to find a better way to deal with it.

Coming here and sharing with us is a good thing as communicating openly about your anxiety can help you  feel better. Turn to friends or family members for support, too. Other moms-to-be are another source of support, as they're probably experiencing the same worries you are.

If you're extremely anxious or have a specific reason to be concerned about your baby's health, share your concerns with your doctor. If anxiety still plagues you after you've aired your worries and checked in on your baby's well-being, professional counseling can help you get to the bottom of your troubles.

Remember taking care of yourself is an essential part of taking care of your baby. Cutting down on stress — or learning how to manage it — makes for a healthier pregnancy.

I wish you peace,

Kitt



Posted 11/11/2011 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations VB! I can certainly understand how you must be feeling...fortunately my anxiety issues started later, after my kids were born, because I don't think I could have handled double worry! I mean every woman has pregnancy worries to be sure, but to have an anxiety disorder as well, must put you over the top:(

It will hopefully comfort you to know that you are not alone. We have had several members who have had anxiety throughout their nine months, and had perfect, healthy babies:)

Hopefully one of them will see your post and respond.

Keep up on your relaxation techniques and breathing. One of the best ones, I learned in natural childbirth class...and you've got to practice those anyway right? It was a slow, deep breathing technique with a soundtrack about progressive relaxation. It almost had a hypnotic effect, maybe ask your dr./midiwfe/lamaze coach about it

Keep talking with us as well, we would be happy to support you through these last couple of tough months, and love to hear updates on how you and little one are doing:)

You are going to be fine! Take care,
S.C.
Posted 11/11/2011 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Its like the only time i feel good is when my baby kicksit lets me know he's alive when he's not i'm worried if he's ok and recently when he kicks i worry that he might be in distress trying to tell me something this is so hard.Does anyone know any other relaxation techniques or stress relivers?
Posted 11/12/2011 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I understand that...especially if they are still having you fill out 'kick cards' Those things used to stress me out!

Remember that in the next few weeks, baby is getting bigger, and has less room to kick and jab, and you may feel more of a rolling sensation instead. This is normal and expected...as long as there is movement.

And of course you are being monitored, pretty soon it will be weekly, and that will give you some peace of mind:) I really liked the weekly check-ups, because it was constant reassurance.

If you are looking for more relaxation exercises, check out our Anxiety Resource Guide (main page 3rd post) if you haven't already. It is full of great links!:)

Take care and get lots of rest and water:)
S.C.
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