What can i do to reduce my anxiety over being a new parent?

Watch this movie: I highly recommend a documentary called..Babies. I think it should be required viewing for all obs and pediatricians.

That depends on you.: Are you just an anxious person? If so, maybe therapy or a medication would help. Do you not know how to relax? Maybe meditation would help. Would it help if you read some great books about babies? Do you have a good friend, or a relative, or a doctor who could help you identify and relieve those worries? I found that my first child taught me alot about being a parent.

If you are: Nervous about becoming a parent, in addition to parenting classes, i would suggest considering psychotherapy. Tell the therapist how you are feeling, they will help you sort out why you are so fearful about becoming a parent and be there as a support once you have the baby as well.

Grandma was right: Grandma's basic rules of mental health: - eat healthy food - avoid drugs and alcohol - get good sleep - exercise - be around people that love you - do something you care about