Does your mood during pregnancy affect the baby?

Question

Theres been a lot of tension at home lately and i keep crying for small things. Now im worried ki kya mera stress baby ko affect karta hai? 4th month chal raha hai. Anyone else felt this guilt?

Smriti Majumdar · Answer

Since I had PCOS, getting pregnant was a long journey and I was constantly worried that my anxiety would hurt the baby. But my doctor reassured me that normal daily stress or crying spells won't harm the little one. Just try to take it one day at a time, your body is stronger than u think.

Manjula Naik · Answer

While extreme, chronic stress isn't good, normal mood swings are totally fine. To keep my mind calm, my gynac allowed me to do 20 minutes of light prenatal yoga and evening walks in the park, which really helped release happy hormones. Do check with your doc if you can start some light activity too.

Indira Thiagarajan · Answer

I am in my 5th month now and honestly I get irritated so quickly, and then I feel so guilty thinking I am stressing my baby. Do you guys also have days where you just feel angry or sad for no reason? I really hope it doesn't affect my little one.

Sarla Gautam · Answer

Haan yaar, thoda farq toh padta hai, but iska matlab yeh nahi ki tum thoda bhi gussa hui to baby pe asar ho jayega! Hum insaan hain, koi robot nahi na. Just try to listen to good music, talk to your friends, and don't take too much load.

Neha Natarajan · Answer

I was lucky to stay at my maika during my pregnancy, and my mother always made sure I stayed happy and calm. She believed that when we are happy, the baby feels that warmth too. Try to surround yourself with family who love u, it really helps keep the mood light.

Amruta Thampi · Answer

My MIL and mother both kept telling me to watch funny movies and stay happy so the baby would be cheerful. While there is some truth to keeping a positive environment, don't feel guilty if you have an occasional cry. Hormones are tough, and it's totally okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes!

Geeta Parekh · Answer

Ghabrao mat behna, thoda rona-dhona aur gussa aana toh is halat me aam baat hai. Purane log bolte hain ki jaisa hum sochenge waisa asar hota hai, isliye bas khush raho aur acchi kitabein padho. Bhagwan par bharosa rakho, sab accha hoga.