Severe anxiety about babies birth!

[taglienti28]

Hi, I'm 28. I am 31 weeks pregnant on my third baby, I have suffered with anxiety since I was a teenager especially 'health anxiety'. I am constantly thinking about what could potentially go wrong in labor. I have fears about bleeding to death, my heart giving out or having a reaction to the epidurial. I have had nightmares about labor, I don't know how to calm myself down and to stop worrying. Does anyone else suffer from this type of anxiety? It's eating away at my happiness. Thanks xo :)

[hlash33]

Sounds like me I feel so morbid sometimes thinking about my delivery I'm so full of anxiety I make myself crazy I'm also 31 weeks and I have a low platelet count so I'm terrified I'll like bleed to death I've had 2 surgery before you think I'd not freak out I think it's pretty normal though

[keaanddan03]

Positive affirmations meditations, no caffeine, lavender essential oil, therapy, warm baths, walking or some sort of exercise, NO SUGAR and meditation music at night instead of tv. I hope this helps:)

[katiejessica123]

I have bad health anxeity av got me own parking space at a&e

[taglienti28]

I didn't have any problems in my previous pregnancy. My first baby I had a bad tare and the doctor I had was horrible to me and was really rough and pulled my stitches so tight, I even ended up getting infected down there. I kinda felt traumatized for a while after as they actually had to sedate me a little to do my stitches because I was so anxious. My second birth was great.

[Jaynie_3rd_baby]

Did you have problems with your prior pregnancies or deliveries? I think it's normal to have a bit of anxiety about the unknowns of delivery. I'm on my 3rd also. Most likely having my first csection tomorrow due to breech baby. I've been a little more anxious but I've done some research and I feel ready now. Trust your body, your midwife/OB, and God. All will work out as it should. Good luck momma.