managing stress in pregnancy

Stress is a part of our busy lives. It releases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. These pass across the placenta to your baby. We know that this causes a reaction within your developing fetus and in some cases may be harmful for their long-term emotional development. However, being told not to stress or your will harm your baby results in you feeling more stressed and this is completely counterproductive.  Antenatal teacher Heather Wood of Thula Baby Centre, Mouille Point points out that most women suffer from a degree of stress in pregnancy – “The most common stressors are renovating and moving house; Mums running their own businesses with a lot to juggle, and not giving themselves...