Create with Franz
Create with Franz
Franz Sidney
Episode 104: Perinatal anxiety - fearing that everything will go wrong
31 minutes Posted Aug 7, 2022 at 3:24 pm.
0:00
31:59
Download MP3
Show notes

What's the difference between the natural motherly concern that the embryo or baby is fine, and a relentless worry focus on what can possibly go wrong?

Future mums consider many things: 

  • their health and the health of their baby
  • economic aspects related to loss of earnings
  • sleep issues
  • weight management
  • existing emotional issues
  • medication
  • relationships

And the list never ends! In fact some women will develop anxiety and even have panic attacks as their pregnancy progresses.

In this episode I will introduce some aspects of the intense emotions that permeate pregnant women's minds and when we need to call for help.