Common Minor Disorders and Complaints in Pregnancy

Psychosocial stress and anxiety
There are several sources of psychosocial stress during pregnancy because it is a period of considerable change in life events. Insufficient knowledge of what to expect in pregnancy and at delivery, including worries about their own health and about the outcome of their pregnancy, are common concerns. Traumatic events during previous pregnancies, hospital admission and separation from the home environment, inadequate emotional and socio-economic support, are other causes of stress. Acceptance of the pregnancy, the response of partners and other family members to the news of an unplanned pregnancy, and living conditions can also be a source of anxiety.

Weblinks

Pregnancy

www.ob-ultrasound.net
www.drspock.com
www.thefetus.net
www.nct-online.org
www.rcog.org.uk/guidelines
www.babycentre.co.uk
www.nutrition.org.uk/facts/dietthrulife/pregnancy.html