A member asked:

I've been having high anxiety in my entire pregnancy everyday so far. i'm 18 weeks. i'm so worried that this will affect my baby in anyway? i eat well

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

It may. Significant : chronic prenatal anxiety exposes a fetus to excess glucocorticoids, which may cause enduring neuroendocrine changes.The effects on stress-related behavior, emotions, and cognitive abilities in offspring from infancy through adulthood are well-documented, as are the increased risks of premature labor, low birthweight & low Apgar scores. Ask your OB to refer you to a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist.

Answered 10/16/2014

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