Maternal stress may be a positive thing for the fetus...

Huh?  Haven't we always heard that distress during pregnancy is bad?  I'm certain its been passed down from one generation to the next for thousands of years.  In addition, highly respected and published research suggests that stress is all but positive and should be avoided.  In 2016, is it truly possible to go through pregnancy without multiple bouts of stress not just monthly but daily?  Perhaps, it's all about a mindset?

I've been living with a pretty big dose of stressors over the past year and thought I'd do a quick search on the topic.  Yup, lots of bad stuff found but in the midst of it all I found this study: Prenatal stress could enhance protective mechanisms of babies.

It's definitely worth reading over.  And it makes me wonder if we should keep this in mind and recognize its potential or just wait for more studies.  I'm laughing because "studies" are constantly being published and what one says is "true" the next disputes it with more "truth".  Remember Thalidomide?

Too much of anything is bad.  Not enough of others is bad.  I guess the bottom line is we all need to do what is right for ourselves and to without a doubt LISTEN to our bodies.  Sometimes our minds choose to ignore our bodies whether hints are subtle, unnoticed, or screaming.  STOP and LISTEN.  You might hear some of your own wisdom.  Don't let yourself reach a point of no return when it comes to how stress is affecting you.  Sure, it is ok in small does...it keeps us motivated!  But keep it in small does and be well on your pregnancy journey.

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