Can't stop worrying

[LHMB]

I'm 11+3 weeks, I suffer from anxiety and IBS. I've been plagued by digestive issues the whole pregnancy so far, alternating between bloating, wind and constipation, to loose bowels and diarrhoea (sorry for tmi).
I developed IBS after the birth of my son nearly 17 years ago, it was a traumatic birth where he wasn't breathing, and I lost 5 pints of blood and had a seizure. We both almost died. I'm a huge worrier anyway so am terrified about the birth of this baby, but my concern is, if I developed IBS after the birth of my son, am I going to develop something more serious after the birth of this baby, such as Colitis or Crohn's, as the IBS really has flared, also during labour with my first I was vomiting, thinking this time am I going to be having diarrhoea and not be able to control it.
I probably sound weird and ridiculous worrying about this, but it's an irrational phobia I have

Definitely not weird or ridiculous! Maybe you’re experiencing some form of PTSD?? I had a MC last year and my anxiety has been high worrying it will happen again. I’ve read so many posts of so many women who have anxieties and worries in pregnancies, it’s SO COMMON!!! One thing that gets me through it is being proactive. So... having counselling, starting Yoga. I have also ordered a book about coping with anxiety. Do you think any of that might help? 💜💜💜

Hi, thank you for your reply, I was diagnosed with post natal PTSD after the birth of my son. I was referred to the peri natal mental health team a couple of months ago due to this and my anxiety and depression, although I haven't heard anything from them yet. That's a good idea, I'm going to look at relaxation and coping methods online. Thank you xxx

@LHMB- have you met with midwife yet? If yes, mention to her how you’re feeling and see if they can move things along for you. The booked I’ve ordered is called “At last a life”, it’s got phenomenal reviews and the author has dealt with crippling anxiety himself xx

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Kate3150 I had my first appointment a while ago, my next one is 10th July, I'll definitely discuss it with her then. Thank you, I'll look up that book xx

My second pregnancy completely stopped my ibs, still iffy if I have too much of something I know I can't have but completely fine with others. Still have the odd flare up but nothing like before

Thank you bedtimestories, that's reassuring xx