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Does Stress During Pregnancy Affect Fetus Growth?

Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2014

Question: Hi..I'm in my 5th week of pregnancy. I heard that this week baby will have its heart beat. But Today i had a huge fight with my husband.. i shouted, screamed and cried as he slapped me.. I'm worried whether this will affect my baby's growth and heart beat.. i had a miscarriage 2 years back and now due to this stress i fear..

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
avoid stress as much as possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, sorry to hear what happened between you and your husband.
Physical exertion and emotional outbursts are bad for growth of baby but that happens when this all occurs repeatedly over a long period of time.
So sit and talk with your husband and sort out things and in case needed ask your gynecologist to counsel him.
And keep a regular follow up with your doctor to see for proper growth of the baby and your health too.
Take care and wish you all the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (9 minutes later)

Today only it has happened. I'm worried it would affect my baby's heart beat..

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no effect on baby by single episode like this

Detailed Answer:
No dear, don't worry.
Just a single episode of emotional upheaval won't affect your baby.
Just relax and have good rest and good diet.
May God bless you with a healthy baby and peaceful married life.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (12 minutes later)

Thank you so much Doctor

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
For any other query during your pregnancy you can contact me at Health Care Magic.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D