Can arguments/crying and getting stressed cause miscarriage

[ArgumentAnnie]

Me and DH have just had a huge fight. Me screaming, crying, storming out, slamming around.

I completely lost it probably due to hormones. Now worried I could have caused a miscarriage. I have had 3 m/c's and have 3 DC so have a fairly high risk of mc. I am also an older mum so higher risk there too.

I'm only 5 weeks but worried that I may have caused a m/c.

[Artioo2]

There's no link between stress and miscarriage at all. Don't worry, you won't have harmed the baby by arguing. :)

[novemberchild]

Constant, intense stress can cause problems and, theoretically, miscarriage. For example, living in a war zone. One row won't, or there would probably be no babies at all.

[cocochanel21]

When I was pregnant with Dd2 I was going through a very stressful time with lot's of arguments and crying due to an on going personal matter. At 7mths a tragic bereavement nearly set me over the edge.

Dd2 was born fit and healthy.

Never had a fight with DH when pregnant and always tried to stay calm even in the most stressful situations.
Take Care.

[Canyouforgiveher]

No. But sorry you had that fight and hope you get back into calmer waters for your own sake.

If that kind of stress/fighting caused miscarriages, i wouldn't have been born (child of unmarried mother back in the bad old days whose parents hit the f-ing roof)

[cocochanel21]

Canyouforgiveher that made me laugh.
Had Dd1 at 15 my parent's didn't hit the roof
My dad went through IT.

[novemberchild]

I argued with DH over him not getting the right cake when I was 5 weeks pregnant. Hmph.

[tealoveryum]

No it can't, OP. Pregnancies have continued in the most traumatic, abusive and stressful situations.

You won't have caused a miscarriage, the stress will affect you not the baby. Congratulations on your pregnancy, I hope things are less stressed n now

[KittyandTeal]

Whenever I worry about stress in pregnancy I always think about the levels of stress, hunger and physical hardship we (as a species) went through when we were still hunter gatherers.

Our bodies are designed to carry babies even in horrific circumstances.

However, after 3 mcs it's absolutely not surprising you are worried and anxious.

[Peaplant20]

I definitely got pregnancy rage a few times in the first trimester, not like me at all. I think you’ll be fine 💕

[georgarina]

I went through extreme stress with DS - his dad was constantly screaming at me the entire time, pushing me around, wanting me to get rid of the baby. My entire family attacked me and even forcibly took me to a doctor to try and force me to have a termination (hospital wouldn't do it).

DS is totally healthy, very happy and relaxed - his nursery teachers all say how easygoing, confident and happy he is.

So I think it's ok!

[Namechangegardens]

We've had the most outrageous (but temporary) rows of our entire relationship during this pregnancy and no harm done (we did feel rather guilty when baby kicked during an argument though)