A healthy heart depends largely on a life without stress, which is especially important for pregnant women carrying an unborn baby. Danish researchers studied the effects of mothers who are stressed, and how this might affect the birth of their babies. Then they determined the risk is low, they concluded that there is an association.
The study examined 1.8 million Danish children born between 1978 and 2008. The research team investigated whether heart defects were more common among newborns whose mothers suffered a loss in the family near the time of conception or delivery.
the team determined women who have suffered a tragic loss were more likely to give birth to children with heart defects. Researchers believe that this additional stress can alter the DNA of the unborn child, and could also affect how women care for their unborn children, as the transition to a less healthy diet.
"This and other studies tell us to take care of pregnant women with severe stressful events just before or while they are pregnant," says co-author Dr. Jorn Olsen.
Mobilize family members to help can perform tasks goes a long way in reducing the stress level. Many pregnant women also find that walks on a regular basis can help reduce stress. the doctors also suggest that mothers often rely, as a nap in the middle of the day, several days a week.