I am 27 years old and 18 weeks pregnant with two miscarriages in the last year. I don’t have any health problems I am aware of, on no medications, take my prenatal vitamins everyday, no family history and have seen my doctor 3 times and heard the heart beat twice. I am having my first ultrasound tomorrow and having anxiety about it. Should I have anything to worry about when it comes to the baby having a birth defect?

One of the most important things for a woman to ensure while she is pregnant is that she remains healthy throughout the the nine-month period. This is because anything that affects the mother will affect the baby in her womb. With that into consideration, women should be aware that any preexisting condition they might have and/or the medications that they are taking can have a profound effect on their pregnancy and their baby. In some cases, this may increase the risk of babies being born with birth weight problems (either overweight or underweight), developmental problems, preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, pre-eclampsia, congenital heart block, or deformities. It may even be the cause of death for both mother and child.

Among the preexisting medical conditions that pose a significant health risk for women during pregnancy are anemia, asthma, arthritis, sexually transmitted diseases, heart conditions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), thyroid disorders, kidney diseases, liver diseases, infections, diabetes, hypertension, eating disorders, epilepsy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), substance abuse, depression, and other mental illnesses. While these conditions can pose complications during pregnancy, it is possible to manage them with medical assistance.

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6 Ideas to help avoid prenatal depression . The entire childbearing year – including pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum – is a time of tremendous change, psychologically and physically. Women need support to take care of themselves, …

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The transition to motherhood is a profound step in a woman’s life. Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience and motherhood is a lifelong role. Although motherhood is universal in many aspects, the transition into it is very individualized. Our past childhood relationships with our mothers, our fathers and the overall connection we experienced in our parents’ marriages form the backdrop for our emotional readiness for motherhood. Therefore, individualized preparation and care is far more effective when it deals with a woman’s specific “birth inventory,” which is a profile of her significant fears and concerns about upcoming motherhood and childbirth.

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How To Conceive A Baby – Preparing For Pregnancy

When talking about how to conceive a baby, it is important to know about the preconception issues regarding childbirth. A check up with your doctor or a midwife would be advisable for the woman and her partner, in order to gain all the relevant facts on childbirth. Physical preparation is needed for giving birth, since this could actually change the normal function of the woman’s body. Anxiety is often felt at this point, and this is normal, since the woman will really have to follow certain precautions in order to conceive a healthy baby and bring that baby to the point of childbirth. By seeking advice regarding preconception, safety, lifestyle changes, prenatal vitamins, and the importance of folic acid, the woman could really prepare for giving birth.

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Ok… i think i may be getting or have pre-natal depression. I’m having some quite severe family problems at the moment which are leading me to crying a lot of the time/or feeling like i want to and generally feeling really down and worthless a lot of the time.

I dont know if I need to see a therapist but I dont have any money to pay for one privately.

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I’ve been a single mum since the day my daughter was born, up until now I have been fine, but lately I have no energy, i’m always tired and i just feel miserable all the time. I love my daughter to bits but I noticed I felt a better in myself when I had a bit of time too myself. Is this mild PND? Thanks
I have also lost weight recently too (unintentionally)