A certain amount of stress triggers your body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ response and may give you the extra boost you need to face a challenge. But too much prolonged stress will weaken your immune system and may cause serious health problems.
Stress is one of three main factors contributing to the state of your health, along with exercise and diet. It’s estimated that up to 90% of visits to doctors are due to stress-related ailments.
When you’re pregnant, your stress levels and emotional health affect your baby just as much as what you eat.
We can’t stop stressful things happening but there are techniques to protect you and your baby from some of the negative effects of stress.
The first step to alleviating stress is accepting that you are stressed and identifying and avoiding the situations that stress you out.
Eat a healthy, well balanced diet.
Rest when you can – try to get a good night’s sleep and a power-nap during the day.
Exercise – it will help to boost your energy levels and fresh air makes you feel great.
Relax by meditating, listening to music, writing in a journal – whatever helps you unwind.
Get help - talk to your partner, friends, relatives, doctor or employer.
Go with the flow - be prepared to give up some control over your lifestyle, and look for the positives.
For more information on corrective exercise and wellness, visit the FUNctional Mums + Babes website.
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