July 11, 2008

How to control Panic Attacks in pregnancy.

by Millicent Feraux

Many women find themselves dealing with anxiety and panic attacks during their pregnancy. Many of these women had never had an attack before being pregnant. There is a very good reason this happens.

While pregnant, the woman's body is full of hormones in overdrive. Sometimes the changes in hormones trigger the anxiety and panic attacks to occur. Remember every part of the mother's body is affected by pregnancy.

Pregnancy can be an extremely stressful time for some women and of course, some women feel worried about what can happen to them during the pregnancy. This can lead to anxiety and panic attacks.

Women can feel anxious over the actual birth process. They may be afraid that they will not know what to do once the baby is here. Pregnancy is a life-changing event. It is natural for woman to feel anxious. Sometimes these feelings turn into a full-blown anxiety or panic attack.

Anxiety and panic attacks are more common in the last months of pregnancy. Some women find however that if they had attacks before pregnancy that they lessen while they are pregnant. No one knows why this occurs. They think it is due to the fluctuating hormones.

What can you do if you experience anxiety and panic attacks while pregnant? Pharmaceutical options may harm your child or interfere with the natural rhythmn of childbirth. Luckily there are natural solutions which help many women overcome these attacks.

* Relax - your baby and your health come first. Take time out from your day and find somewhere peaceful to rest. Forget the stresses in your life and focus on thoughts you find soothing.

* Relaxation - When you feel yourself getting stressed or anxious, you need to relax. Lie down in a place you think is quiet and cool and try to just relax. You should try to forget about the anxiety or worrying about other things - concentrate only on relaxing. You will find that once you totally relax that the feeling of stress and anxiety can go away.

* Therapy - You might consider finding a professional to talk to about your feelings, especially if you find that no matter what you do you can not relax. It is normal to be anxious and afraid about becoming a new mother and it really helps to talk about those fears with another person. Most of the time, you will be reassured that your feelings are totally normal for a woman who is pregnant.

It can not be emphasized enough how important it is if you are pregnant and are feeling anxiety and having panic attacks that you get some help. It is not only important to you but to the health and growth of your baby.

Men can have anxiety and panic attacks during your pregnancy too. They are about to become a father and that can be scary to them. They may be worried how they will be able to afford a new baby. They may have worries about taking care of the baby.

Men are notorious for not admitting when they are bothered about anything. And it is these un-admitted fears that can lead to anxiety and panic.

If you notice your husband or partner being more anxious or having panic attacks, try talking to him. This should be an enjoyable time for both of you, so help him to deal with his feelings or to get treatment if his attacks are out of control.

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