Summary of Findings This article details the effects of stress on a pregnant female. According to March of Dimes(2012), eight percent of pregnant women may experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder during their pregnancy. The stress from pregnancy can come from various triggers such as work or job related responsibilities or dealing with the normal discomforts of pregnancy. There are average or normal amounts of stress a pregnant women will endure and still produce a healthy baby at a full term. On the other hand immense amounts of stress on the mother can travel to the baby, increasing their health risk.
Problems Associated with Stress and Pregnancy Stress on the baby will cause premature births and low birth weights that translate to increased
Problems Associated with Stress and Pregnancy Stress on the baby will cause premature births and low birth weights that translate to increased