Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy

<div>We all deal with some level of stress daily. Pregnancy can be a time of additional stress as you are experiencing many physical changes and preparing for birth and a new baby. In a sense, everything you expose yourself to during pregnancy also can affect your baby, and stress is not an exception. Stress during pregnancy can affect your baby in many ways. Physiological changes can impact your developing baby. Stress that puts you at a higher risk for some complications can affect the health and development of your baby. How you and your baby are affected by stress, both in the short and long term, is a function of your stress response and your ability to turn it off. The good news is that understanding your stress response and learning about evidence-based tools to manage stress will minimize your and your baby's adverse effects and positively impact your mental health. </div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you to our sponsors</div> <div> </div> <div>Did you know that your health insurance will cover the cost of a breast pump? It’s true! In fact, many health insurance plans also cover milk storage bags, breastfeeding prep courses, and more. At <a href= "https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/pregnancy-podcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Aeroflow Breastpumps</a>, you can shop top-rated breast pumps from brands like Medela, Spectra, and Motif without ever opening your wallet. Fill out their quick and easy insurance eligibility form, and they’ll take care of the rest! It might just be the easiest thing you do this pregnancy.</div> <div> </div> <div>15% off <a href="https://dockatot.com/pregnancypodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DockATot</a> with the code PREGNANCYPODCAST. DockAtot is a lifestyle brand made for the modern parent and creates functional solutions for feeding, playing, resting, sleeping, lounging, and beyond. DockATot’s Kind Bassinet is Your 4th-trimester solution for keeping your baby safe while sleeping or resting. DockATot is the best brand you can buy for the precious baby and mom you love most.<