PREGNANCY ANXIETY TIPS

[denbyellie]

I've been struggling with a lot of anxiety this pregnancy due to have two blighted ovum's (miscarriages where there was just a sac) and this pregnancy all seems well but I just feel mega anxious, feel like I can't be excited in case I 'jinx' something, I just always always fear the worst , the slightest twinge takes me back to that horrible time 💔 does anyone know of any good counselling or methods for staying busy and keeping my mind occupied xx

go and see your GP and have a chat. I had antenatal depression and anxiety and think you should get support now as it's miserable when you are pregnant.
You should also make sure you've got it in your pg notes so medical staff are aware you may need postnatal support.
Don't suffer in silence.

I second speaking to your gp or midwife. It’s not something we hear about lots but it’s so common and they’ll be able to support you.

In the meantime, have you tried using a mediation app? This helped me to focus my mind elsewhere in the early days. Exercise is also great, nothing strenuous, just a 30min walk in the fresh air. I’ve rediscovered my love of reading since I’ve been pregnant too. I’m reading a book a week and I find I get so absorbed by a good book that I don’t think of anything else.

I’m sorry you’re feeling like this @denbyellie

I think for me the only thing that helped at this stage was to know that despite all my worrying, nothing I can do could change the outcome. Your body knows what to do and you have to trust it. Just try and talk positively to yourself and repeat a calming phrase slowly to yourself

Thankyou @GrimDamnFanjo @Betsyboo87 @JKD1982 , I have a midwife appointment in two weeks so I'm going to mention it then, I've been reading and cleaning a lot and that seems to help clear my mind, I actually started making a baby scrapbook filling it with scans and cute little things and I love it , just keeping myself busy is the key I think, I'd love to speak to my midwife see if I can speak to someone about relaxation techniques etc especially because my hormones are through the roof! Xxx