Stress during pregnancy can be very fatal for the baby. Stress and depression go hand in hand. When the would-be mother get stressed about something, eventually they get depressed which is not very healthy for the baby. During pregnancy, a lot of new things happen to the mother. As the new member is going to come in the family they need to plan things, reorganize the room for the baby and the financial stuff, mood swings can cause stress. At this time the mother needs special care and support from the close persons. Reduction of stress will let the mother enjoy this wonderful journey.

Tips to deal with stress:

• Communicating with people helps to reduce tension and anxiety and also let you forget about your problems for quite a time. So it is recommended to spend some time with your nearby friends and family and have a light party like thing.
• Laughing is a great way to decrease the stress levels. Therefore spending some time by reading a funny comic or watching a comedy film would surely help. It is medically proven that laughing helps in secretion of certain chemicals in the blood which in turn helps in reducing stress, tension and depression.
• During pregnancy, a woman has to take medicines for many things like medicines for vitamin deficiency, medicines for high blood pressure in pregnancy and many more. These medicines can sometimes cause stress which can be overcome by writing about the problems and doubts and by maintaining a diary or journal.
• Walking is a great exercise we all know that but it also helps a person to get fresh air and is very helpful to lower down the stress levels. The best time for walking is before any meal and after waking up in the morning. It gives you energy and clears up the mind to think about the upcoming things.
• Household works can give you stress. As the amount of household work increases people get stressed and anxious. Getting a maid for helping in the household works can help really well to reduce stress and you can also get a companion to talk with.
• Some people take medicines for any previous disease they had or diagnosed with. But during pregnancy certain medicines should not be taken like medicine for HIV during pregnancy. Women often get disturbed by thinking about the medicines they should take and they should not. These type of stress can be handled by consulting doctors and specialists.
• Taking a nap is always helpful to reduce stress. Water increases the amount of fluid in the body which helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the body that causes stress. Pregnant women should take at least 8 glasses of water every day.
• Eating habits can have a huge impact on the physical as well as mental health of a person. Eating proper food by maintaining a good diet can lead to a healthy lifestyle and keeps you away from all negativities and stress.
• Last but not the least being comfortable with the clothing and yourself lets you accept the situation and will automatically reduce the stress levels.