A member asked:

I'm 22.5 wk pregnant @ 45y/o. have had a very difficult pregnant physically & mentally. baby is growing & tests are fine but worried about stress on him.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Relax if U can: Your stress has little effect on baby or babies growth and development in the womb. If anything the baby of a stressed mom sometimes shows accelerated lung maturity and less likelihood of lung problems if born early.If your stres leads to poor nutrition that might effect you both.

Answered 7/14/2013

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