I am 36 weeks pregnant and everything seems to be fine, except that I have one over-whelming worry. I was badly assaulted just before I got pregnant and I have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Most of the time I am fine, but I have occasions, especially when I am made to talk about it (which has been necessary in terms of counseling and legal matters)where my whole body shakes badly with a kind of adrenalin that surges through my body.
Because I don't like this I have put any further talks about the assault on hold for now, but i am so scared that I have hurt my unborn baby. I can't bear the thought that the assault could in effect hurt my baby too.
Yesterday I had a scan and the doctor commented that the baby was very calm, as she wasn't moving much, and I can't help but wonder whether she is not moving much because of all the stress and that I have damaged her. I do feel her move, and I don't know what is 'normal'.
In addition she is in breach position. Is this common at 36 weeks?
If anyone has any wise words, it would be really appreciated. Thanks :)
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Is my PTSD hurting my baby?
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nello · 10/02/2011 13:06
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