We all know that pregnancy along with raising a child can be the if not the happiest some of the happiest times a woman can heave. Bringing in to the world a new and most beautiful being can mean a lot to a women. Motherhood is a very special time for women. Still besides all these happy times women can also encounter some harsh moments. A number of significant emotional and physical changes affect a woman as long with a lot of stress and worry for the child to come. It is not uncommon for women to become depressive during child carriage or after birth.

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I am pregnant after a long time.i am a patient of anxiety disorder.my first baby was a patient of cerebral palsy.she was 10 n half.she was unable to talk or walk.she died in this year.I never ever thought to have another baby again.i take clonazepam for my sleeping disorder and also for anxiety.now i am in my 6 weeks of pregnancy..having severe anxiety as i stopped taking the meds.sometimes i feel like i am gonna die.ever sciene i stopped taking clonazepam,i started having breathing problem.can’t sleep at all.i’m so scared to have clonazemap,i don’t want to have another sick baby.but my doctor said i need to take.i want to know is it harmful for the unborn.i don’t want to have a sick child again.but if i don’t take the meds,i really am not doing fine.i don’t know what i should do.i am so helpless.i am 32.i am not feeling good.

Insomnia in pregnancy is a common phenomenon, debilitating around 78% of pregnant women. Although the unborn child is out of harm’s way, insomnia in pregnancy can cause unimaginable discomfort for the soon-to-be mommy. It’ll be nine eternities, er, months before you can return to your normal sleeping patterns, so you might as well try to make the most of your predicament.

Perhaps the anxiety and excitement at giving birth to a baby is keeping you from much-needed zzz’s, unlike before when you went off to dreamland as soon as your head hit the pillow. Because of some physical and hormonal shifts you will be experiencing, you can expect your sleep to be interrupted by back pains, discomfort as your abdomen grows, increased urinary frequency, heartburn, and even vivid dreams. Aside from the usual morning sickness, you will also have to contend with headaches, dizziness, nervousness, and irritability.

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This question is for pregnant women with anxiety disorders. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and I am currently TTC#1. I wondered if any of you noticed a change, whether good or bad, in your anxiety symptoms before you found out you were pregnant, or in early pregnancy.

I’m not on any medication and as delivery comes closer and closer my anxiety increases. Anyone else have an anxiety problem during pregnancy? How did you do during labor? Did it effect your heart rate, blood pressure, or anything else? How did your doctor react to it?

Im pregnant with my second child (girl) and with this pregnancy I have been moody and keep having what I would call mild panic attacks over things that other people think are minor. Normally I am a really level headed girl. Is it the horomones or what, I really feel crippled by this somedays like I cant get the particular issue out of my head. Do you think it will go away after the pregnancy? Somdays I feel like Im doing such a crappy job with my toddler what in the world am I going to do with two. Help any opinons. PS I will mention it to my Dr at the appointment next week but for now Im just asking for thoughts.

Pregnancy calls for onset of mixed feelings with its each sign of pregnancy. Women tend to be extremely elated as well feel tremendous anxiety and depression. If you are expecting or planning for pregnancy, these pregnancy symptoms give hint if you are advancing towards pregnancy. When the pregnancy is not planned, early pregnancy symptoms help women take their decision.

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I’m 32 weeks w/ baby #1. I have GAD (general anxiety disorder) and was on meds for it 2 yrs ago then tried a couple different kinds late last year (unsuccessfully, so I stopped- didn’t like them/didn’t help like the pills I had a couple yrs ago). So I’m pregnant now and my anxiety seems to have worsened and I don’t want to take meds while still carrying… Yes, anxiety comes w/ pregnancy but it’s worse with GAD and really bothering me. I’m wondering about tips to manage my anxiety (no attacks, just small episodes that are coming more frequently) and ways to cope or settle down. Any input from experience?

Hi, I am 21 weeks pregnant and due to a previous miscarriage 3 years ago i suffer from panic attacks. I am on medication which my doctor prescribed. Is there anyone else that had anxiety/panic attacks during pregnancy. Could it affect my pregnancy? Any advice?

i suffer with anxiety and i often have panick attacks!
which i am currently seeking medical treatment for
( weekly sessions of thearopy & the odd herbal tablet when needed which is very rare these days )
one of my biggest fears & anxiety is having my blood taken or niddles and i dont really like taking tablets unless its life or death!

i just found out im pregnant this morning… i hear when i go to the doctors im going to have to have blood taken? is this 100% needed? cant i just pee in a cup instead?

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