This is my first time ever being pregnant nobody in my family struggled from infertility or miscarriages. But I find myself having anxiety everyday worrying I will have one. I’m still early how do I cope with this fear? I’ve had my blood test already to see how my levels were rising and they are going well but still the fear haunts me everyday.
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2 Apr 2024
Coping with Anxiety and Fear in Subsequent Pregnancies
Navigating Anxiety and Fear: Your Journey to a Joyful Subsequent Pregnancy
Experiencing a miscarriage can be a challenging journey, but as you embark on the path to another pregnancy, it's completely normal to encounter feelings of anxiety and fear. 🌱 While these emotions are valid, remember that you have the strength within you to navigate this journey and find joy once again. Let's explore some empowering ways to cope with anxiety and fear during subsequent pregnancies.
Embrace Your Feelings, Embrace Your Support System
🤗 Acknowledge your emotions: It's okay to feel apprehensive about another pregnancy. After a miscarriage, your feelings of anxiety are understandable. Embrace them, and remind yourself that you're not alone on this journey.
👨👩👧👦 Lean on your support system: Your partner, family, and friends are your pillars of strength. Share your concerns with them openly. Their love and understanding will help ease your worries. Remember, they want to be there for you every step of the way.
Stay Connected with Your Healthcare Provider
🩺 Choose a supportive healthcare provider: Finding a healthcare provider who listens, understands, and addresses your concerns can make a world of difference. Your provider will guide you through medical advice, ensuring your physical and emotional well-being.
💬 Open communication: Be candid with your healthcare provider about your worries. Expressing your feelings helps them tailor their care to your unique needs. They can offer reassurance and evidence-based information to alleviate your fears.
Practice Self-Care and Mindfulness
🧘♀️ Prioritize self-care: Amid the hustle and bustle, make time for yourself. Engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether it's reading, gentle yoga, or taking peaceful walks, these moments can help calm your mind.
🌄 Embrace mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation, can be incredibly soothing. These practices enable you to stay present, fostering a sense of control over your emotions.
Celebrate Each Milestone, Cherish Each Moment
🎉 Celebrate small victories: Every step of your pregnancy journey is worth celebrating. From each prenatal appointment to hearing your baby's heartbeat, these moments signify progress and hope. Treat yourself for the strength you exhibit along the way.
👶 Bond with your baby: As you nurture your pregnancy, talk to your growing baby. Create a special bond by imagining the life you're nurturing within. Visualize the happiness that your baby will bring into your life.
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Kayla
14 Sep 2023
How do you deal with anxiety while pregnant? i have this fear about something going wrong with the babies cord and me mot knowing until its too late.. most days i wish i can have him early, like today! just so i dont have to worry about this anymore.
Jasmyn🪴🧘🏽♀️
I know exactly how you felt I was always paranoid. But you went to the doctors and they said baby is good right? (remind yourself) do feel baby wiggling and kicking in there? Yes ( remind yourself) baby is okay. It may be there but you have to remind yourself your baby is safe and okay. Relax your mind. Maybe when you worry tap your belly to make baby move
27 Mar 2024
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Keisha
I always just pray and be positive, my bbys at risk and me bc I antibodies in my.blood that can cause her ti be anemic and ofc that's a life prob .but God has been with me and the levels on her been low and ofc I still have to get so much blood work every 2 wees to make sure they stay low but instead of stressing I pray take my vitamins monitor her movements and so far she's a active healthy baby with a good heart rate 😊❤️
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Zoe
26 Aug 2023
So I have really bad anxiety and recently just found out I was 4 weeks pregnant and I keep having random panic attacks and anxiety attacks for no reason and as you know can’t take no anxiety medication while be pregnant so how do y’all cope with it I literally tried everything I’m just constantly in my head and my anxiety attacks I feel like I can’t breathe and my chest gets real heavy do y’all have any good ways to deal with the panic and anxiety attacks?!
Annamae
Writing helped me
27 Mar 2024
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Zoe
I know I try to do things like thay but I just been feeling like depressed and alone and sense I got pregnant it’s so much worse and no matter how hard I try I just stay in my mind cause I’m constantly alone with my boyfriend at work
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Skyler
17 Aug 2023
How to deal with severe birth/ labor anxiety? I’m 23+ 3 weeks now and I’m so terrified of giving birth to the point where I will think about it and sob. I have very bad anxiety and I truly feel like I’m not going to be able to do this. I’m also terrified I’m going to pass out during the process because of fear. Any advice?
Alex
I literally have the same fear!
27 Mar 2024
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Skyler
Ugh it’s the worst! And I feel bad because I know I’m being dramatic but I don’t know how to calm my nerves :/
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Amy
25 May 2023
Does anyone here take any anxiety medications during your pregnancies? I suffer from anxiety and wondering if there is anything other than Zoloft that I can talk to my doctor about that is safe. Mainly my anxiety with the OCD 😞
Ashlyn Erin 🪷
I'm on boost bar and visceral for anxiety and Wellbutrin for my OCD in the exact same boat
27 Mar 2024
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Amy
do you find them helping? My anxiety is really bad along with the OCD. I'm really nervous about talking to my doctor about what other meds I can take, because Zoloft does absolutely nothing for me and he seemed to really only want me to be on that during my first pregnancy because it's one of the safest. It is super frustrating 😞
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Taylor
12 Mar 2023
I am honestly struggling with this pregnancy. Its my first successful pregnancy after a miscarriage and it hasnt been easy. I question everything, massive anxiety every day something is going wrong and now placenta previa. I want to be able to enjoy this experience but I dont see that happening with my constant fear. Any advice besides suck it up buttercup?
Nicole
Be kind to yourself … speak positive i get It I’m in the situation… but i just take It day but day and pray as well.. not sure if you believe but It helps
27 Mar 2024
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Shameka
Prayer and Do some relaxation exercises
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Krystal
17 Jan 2023
Pregnancy and anxiety 🥺 how do yall deal with it? It's not even just anxiety due to pregnancy it's just anxiety in general, and I swear being pregnant makes everything worse. This is my 7th so I'm not new to this, but my anxiety has never been this bad! 😭🤍 #anxiety
Kate
Mine has been really bad this time around too. All you can do is breathe through it, and remind yourself it won't last forever. ❤️
27 Mar 2024
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Megan
This is only my second and I'm like I don't remember being THIS emotional and hormone raging at ALL with my first.
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Caity
14 Jan 2023
This is my first pregnancy... and I am absolutely terrified I will have PPD. I have had depression in the past and have some anxiety issues today... any tips or advice to help with this fear or possibly any signs? #PPD #firstpregnancy #32weeks
Caity
❤️thank you so much! I am currently on Lexapro and have been for the past couple of years. Thankfully my doctor said it was safe and that it should help with any PPD issues. Thank you again for responding❤️
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💝Izzy's Mama💝
22 Sep 2022
With everything going on, anxiety and fear is trying to tell me my baby isn’t in my belly anymore…. I haven’t had a appt in like a month because of everything that is going on. Fear tells me I’m not pregnant anymore…. Is this normal?!
Julie
Im feeling the same way my next appointment is on the 11th and my anxiety is thru the roof wondering if shes okay if she’s even still there
27 Mar 2024
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💝Izzy's Mama💝
I’m 18 weeks now and the last time we got to see baby I was almost 15 weeks. I’m currently moving and having to get everything transferred so that is making everything harder. I’m just trying to see my baby and the gender within next couple of week…. I need prayers!!!
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Amanda
20 May 2022
Bring pregnant is cute and obviously life changing but not everyone talks about the fear and stress and anxiety that comes with it. Nothing makes my heart happier than to feel my baby girl kick knowing she can’t wait to meet me just as much as I can’t wait to meet her ♥️♥️
Allysa
Girl, same. Everytime I feel my baby kick its just a feeling you can't explain 💖 I can't wait to meet mine either. Time needs to hurry up 😭
27 Mar 2024
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Mel
I feel the same way! I can’t wait to meet my little princess! 😍 I love feeling her little kicks.
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