Pregnant and irrationally worried about losing DH/close relatives

[Yollyyoo]

I don’t know if it’s normal or not.

I am extra concerned about the safety of my loved ones at the moment, mainly my lovely parents and DH.

I also feel preoccupied with the worry that something bad will happen to DH, such as when he is at work or with his health. Equally, I have started thinking he could leave me and walk away entirely and then I’d be on my own. He has never given me any indication of this - ever - and has laughed when I told him and said not to be daft and that he’s not going anywhere.

Is this just a pregnancy thing?

Pregnancy and birth can be a trigger for anxiety as well as depression. So yes it can be a pregnancy thing in the sense its caused by being pregnant, but if its impacting you badly or effecting your day to day life, or stoping you from enjoying things you normally do, or making it hard to sleep, the best thing to do is to speak to one of the health professionals who are providing your prenatal care.