I am worried! How much stress can my body handle at 16 weeks pregnant.?

Question

I am 16 weeks pregnant and I had went back home to Scotland for a vacation but while I was there my grandfather (more like a father to me) passed away from cancer and although we were expecting it it happened alot sooner than we thought, as you can imagine it broke my heart being there with him when he passed and also the funeral was so difficult, now I am worrying that the stress of it could have harmed my baby.

I done my best to stay calm and although I wasnt hysterical it was a stressful 2 weeks. I would appreciate any advice.

Answer 1

Having stress is sometimes a part of everyday life. As long as its not constant there is not harm to the baby

Answer 2

I found out I was pregnant with my third child the same week they gave my father three months to live.  He also passed away when I was 18 weeks.   I, too, worried about what the stress would do to my unborn child.  At that time, I asked a question very similar to yours:  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

I'm happy to report that he's a happy, healthy little boy...although, somewhat of an "old soul".

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know how much I miss my dad.

Answer 3

Aww, I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather.

Keep yourself occupied with other things. Even though this may sound insensitive, you can't bring him back. You can't change what happened. It is what it is. I know it will take time to adjust (I've also lost people close to me). But unless you learn to handle grief now, it's not going to get any easier. Just tell yourself that you're doing it for your baby. Stress wouldn't necessarily "harm" your baby. What's bad is when it raises your blood pressure or when you are to the point of hysteria and just crying all the time. It will take its toll on your body & you'll feel exhausted & not want to eat. That's when it becomes a problem. Since you're out of the first trimester, your chances of having a healthy, full term pregnancy, regardless of outside circumstances is very high. Most miscarriages are caused because the baby wasn't developing properly (amino acids in its body not forming the right chains, chromosomal deformities, etc.).

Just take care of yourself & move forward. If your family is making it hard on you, you may want to separate yourself from them somewhat until everyone calms down. Good luck

Answer 4

as this is such a tragedy the best you can do is stay as calm and peacefull for your baby , i think your doing as well as can be expected jus think about the positive side of holding your baby in your arms that a nice warm thought and finding out the s*x?.

Answer 5

I am very sorry you had to go through this, I know it is very difficult, pregnant or not. Now you need to relax and try to take it easy, but try not to worry too much , granted the baby can feel your emotions, grief is a very natural one but now the important part is that you try to get a balanced diet, plenty of fluids, folic acid, iron and all the good stuff for the little one, as well as getting enough sleep and keeping your mind busy, even after work try to get some creative activities. I am sure your baby will be fine, just take care of your self

God bless!!!

Answer 6

Just try to keep relaxed. Worrying about stress is just going to make you even more stressed out! Since you haven't experienced any complications - im sure your baby is fine. Just think, pretty soon you'll be feeling the little kicks that will let you know everything is alright and there's a happy little baby in there.

Everyone is different and every pregnancy is different but I am an easily stressed person and my pregnancy has been fine so far. I attended the memorial services for a young cousin who passed away unexpectedly when I was about 12-13 weeks pregnant.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Answer 7

I'm stressed out 24/7, I don't think that small amount of stress could of harmed baby, but, alot of stress all the time isn't good for the baby.  

Answer 8

at 16 weeks you are at least out of the 12 weeks mark they give you as the most possible to miscarry...while a ton of stress is just not good during pregnancy, i would say you are okay!. Just try to take it easy for a couple weeks now, get rest...because stress is definately going to wear your body out, but I think your baby is just fine!make a doctors appt to get checked out just to put your mind at ease...or go buy one of those devices from the store that allows you to hear the babies heartbeat...the should take the worry off!

Answer 9

My entire pregnancy has been stressful. When i was about 2 monhs along my mom passed. I was hysterical and occasionaly still do become exetremely emotional about it. The best advice I can give is to make sure you eat right, take your vitamins, and rest as much as you can. The best way I found to de-stress to read a book, and I dont even enjoy reading.