The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book (Yale University Press Health & Wellness)

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Super Fit Mama: Stay Fit During Pregnancy and Get Your Body Back after Baby

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Article by Caroline Colby

The modern mum-to-be is a stressed out individual, having to cater to increasing pressures of a fast paced society and work place. Yet at the same time, she knows that her wellness is crucial especially during her pregnancy if she wants a smooth delivery process and the birth of a healthy happy baby.

This increased awareness has led to the search for alternative approaches in addition to traditional health services. Pregnancy massage therapy is one such alternative approach. It has much therapeutic value as it enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves blood circulation and relieves mental and physical fatigue.

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The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy: The Surprising Unbiased Truth about Foods You Should be Eating During Pregnancy but Probably Aren’t

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Your Pregnancy MD: The First Trimester

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The Everything Pregnancy Book: All You Need to Get You Through the Most Important Nine Months of Your Life (Everything (Parenting))

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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide

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The Girlfriends’ Guide to Pregnancy

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Article by Jenny Hunt

With pregnancy comes boundless joy and anticipation of your little one who is about to be born. Amidst all of the excitement and happiness, however, come the insurmountable pressures and realization that you are about to have a child who is completely dependent upon you for their well being. Such pressure has been known to lead a pregnant woman to suffer from a panic attack.

Though not common, panic attacks during pregnancy certainly can and do happen (as if being pregnant wasn’t scary enough!). It may be easy for you to point a finger at your pregnancy and blame it for your anxiety attack, but keep in mind that panic attacks are often a recurring problem. You may have suffered a panic attack prior to pregnancy, and may continue to have them after your baby is born. Panic attacks can be particularly common during post partum, and may contribute to post partum depression. Before you feel as if you are the only one, take comfort in knowing that approximately 6% of women develop anxiety disorders after giving birth.

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