WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Emotional upset and pregnancy

Re: Emotional upset and pregnancy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Jan 1998 22:04:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Nicole wrote: >
>Does being extremely upset during your pregnancy harm the baby in
>anyway? I have quite a bit of stress.

During WW II, many women were starving and stressed beyond our worst nightmares and no obvious problems were noted but in recent studies, long standing "stress" and duress (not just a tough day or a fight with your spouse) may be related to preterm labors. The answer is not consistent.

I wouldn't use this possibility to induce guilt in anyone, however, if this is the purpose of the question. I mention this because every time I have been asked this in the office, it's always been to "nail" someone. Hope I'm wrong this time.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
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