Dr. Linda Miles, Our official Marriage & Family Therapist Expert says:
1. Dont let anxiety and stress take a toll: There is a growing body of research that shows anxiety and stress, in some women, lead to pre-term birth, smaller babies, and potential problems later for the child from respiratory illness and developmental delays.
2. It takes simple steps: Reduce the stress risk by using techniques from yoga and meditation. The March of Dimes suggests meditation and exercise designed for pregnant women as effective stress techniques.
Read Dr. Miles' entire article 9 Keys for a Stress-free Pregnancy and Childbirth
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