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Its also natural to feel worried.
She is the owner and CEO and CEO of Guillaume Counseling Services.
But for some people, that worry becomes so strong that it overpowers the entire pregnancy experience.
Thats when it morphs into anxiety.Perinatal generalized anxiety disorderis medically defined as excessive and uncontrollable worry during pregnancy.
What causes anxiety during pregnancy?
Nahomie Guillaume, LMFT is a licensed therapist with over 12 years of experience. She is the owner and CEO and CEO of Guillaume Counseling Services.
before you dive in troubleshooting, it helps to know the root causes of anxiety during pregnancy.
Of course, not all pregnancies are the same, and different people can experience anxiety for different reasons.
Often, she says, people do not make this connection until working with a therapist.
Both therapists say this feeling can be exacerbated if the pregnancy was unwanted or unexpected.
But the lack of a support system can also contribute.
Anxiety is rooted in fear, Dr. Allen says.
Anxiety is rooted in fear.
(More on this in a moment.)
Experiencing a miscarriage or stillborn birth can be extremely traumatic, says Dr. Allen.
Nahomie Guillaume, LMFT is a licensed therapist with over 12 years of experience. She is the owner and CEO and CEO of Guillaume Counseling Services.
I do always recommend women seek therapy while pregnant to cope with the anxiety that can resurface.
And theres the hormone factor.
She explains thatthe rise in cortisol and progesterone, in particular, can cause mood to change.
Pregnancy is a time when literally everything is changing.
For all these reasons, anxiety can increase during pregnancy.
But fortunately, theres a lot you’re free to do to get it under control.
Thats exactly why it can be helpful to focus on what youcancontrol.
Remind yourself that everything is fineright now.
In this moment, theres no need to worry.
Remind yourself that everything is fineright now.
In this moment, theres no need to worry.
Some prescription medications can safely be used to treat anxiety during pregnancy.
Whats most important to remember is that anxiety during pregnancy is not something you have to live with.
It can and will get better.
The first step is asking for help.
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