Pregnancy anxiety is real! From worrying about baby’s health to feeling stressed prepping for baby, many mamas struggle finding peace and calm. Here are some simple things you can try to reduce anxious thoughts.🤍🤰
😮💨 Deep breathing: We can flip from our “fight and flight”response to our calming parasympathetic state with the power of BREATH. Instead of panting or shallow breathing, focus on deep belly breathing with long exhales. Breathe in through the nose for several seconds and exhale long and slow through the mouth. Repeat for a set of 10 breaths and watch your body and mind relax.
🌿 Aromatherapy: Essential oils like lavender and chamomile promote relaxation. You can diffuse these oils in a diffuser or simply add a few drops to a tissue and inhale the scent.
☀️ Outdoors: Many studies show that getting in nature reduces stress and anxiety while boosting your mood. Aim to take a daily walk, preferably at a park or forest preserve.
🌼 Flower Essences: Bach Flower Rescue Remedy contains a blend of flower essences to help promote relaxation and calmness. This gentle remedy comes in a convenient spray, dropper, or lozenges making it easy to use on-the-go.
☕️❌ Reduce or eliminate caffeine: Caffeine can increase feelings of anxiety and make it harder to sleep. Try swapping out your coffee or tea for herbal options like chamomile or lavender tea.
⭐️Remember if you’re feeling overwhelmed or if your anxiety is interfering with your daily life, don’t hesitate to reach out to a counselor or doctor for additional support. They can work with you to develop a personalized plan to manage your anxiety and help you feel your best during your pregnancy.❤️
How about you? Did anything help you stay calm during pregnancy?
I get irritated a lot easily and n burst into anger. I'm doing deep breathing exercises for every 10 min but it's not helping
Drink Mint tea ❤. For fast relief
My first pregnancy last trimester I suffered lot from anxiety after delivery get worse ….till 1 year it’s now I am second pregnancy I am trying to be strong 🥲
Doing all of these…still highly anxious. I have had generalized anxiety disorder and depression diagnosed since I was 16 years old. I am 37 and I quit all of my psychiatric meds a year ago in order to get pregnant. I am 10wks tomorrow and every day is such a struggle. I had a pregnancy loss early this year and it's made me so afraid of everything. I just want to be happy and enjoy this time. 😢
Is this really a common problem please lmk ….am i true 😭like anxiety attacks makes the baby suffer ???
Thank you for sharing! Love your channel-been watching for years!
Is anxiety a common thing during pregnancy?
I love that you mention flower essences!!! I’m obsessed with Bach flower remedies 🌸❤️💕 They help so much!!
Hi! What essential oils do you recommend for this?