How to Reduce Stress at Work While Pregnant
Lifestyle
Obie Editorial Team
Stress is part of work and home life. There is no way to avoid stress altogether, but there are ways of minimizing stress and the effect of stress on pregnancy, especially in a work setting. The effects of stress on pregnancy can cause serious complications, thus women continuing to work during pregnancy should be prepared with a few relaxation and de-stress tips to maintain a healthy pregnancy at work.
Stress at work is not something you can avoid all the time, but you can control how you respond to stress. Surround yourself with calming images and music, breathe deeply and focus on the most important part of life right now, your health and your unborn baby.
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Pregnancy is quite a crucial time for the mother as well as the growing baby. It's well-known fact that mothers during this time should be taken well care of, physically as well mentally, for if this is not done, it can adversely affect the health of the unborn child.
When you are stressed, your body automatically adjusts itself to handle the stressful environment. Our bodies do this instinctively, because thousands of years ago, stress usually did imply that we were in immediate danger of death.
Stress does a lot to our bodies, but it can also affect your baby as well. Stress is a broad term used to describe the physical and emotional strain that can often have an adverse effect on our health in general.