Is It Normal To Feel Stressed During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015

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Question : I'm 38 and 26 weeks pregnant with my first child. I feel a little but stressed as working at 7.40 and feel unrested. Is this normal please?

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not normal.

Detailed Answer:
hi,

I can understand your concerns.

Feeling stressed is not normal in pregnancy.

Common causes of feeling stressed in pregnancy might be work related or anemia.

i will advise you to get your hemoglobin checked and take adequate rest.

Also adequate balanced diet is essential with plenty of juice and green vegetables.

Age is also a factor and at 38 you should be extra careful.

Regards,

Dr Som MD

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