| Stress and Pregnancy |
| Although some stress can be good, many times stress is harmful. It affects people in many ways from appetite loss and increase, to sleep patterns. With stress being such a strong influence on the average adult, why would anyone believe it wouldn�t affect the unborn fetus? Natasha tells her husband the great news. She is pregnant! They are both thrilled. Nancy is a criminal lawyer. She has always had a lot of job related stress, but she goes to a masseuse weekly to help her relax. She plans on taking time off a few weeks before her due date. Natasha and her husband, they do not have to worry about the income loss, because they have been saving money for this very reason. Brenda is a stay at home mom and just found out she is pregnant with her third child the whole family is excited. In the final trimester of her pregnancy, tragedy strikes. A car hits Carol�s three-year old son, putting him in the hospital in critical condition. Carol is so worried about her son she misses her prenatal appointments and eats whatever is convenient. How will the lifestyles of Natasha and Brenda affect their unborn children? This paper will cover the effects of stress on the fetus and provide ideas on healthy ways to combat stress. |
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