Can Panic Attacks cause preterm labor?
Hi. I’m 32 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing panic attacks. Can these cause preterm labor?
NOT usually in >>causing preterm labour.
Causing a miscarriage=yes.
Why, because of stress..
Anxiety/Panic attacks are signs that the body is experiencing stress..Stress caused currently OR by some underlying cause that may be a past thing.
Are U sure about the panic attacks..Usually it is VERY difficult for a person to self-diagnose Anxiety.
U need a doctors diagnosis for this problem.
During a pregnancy, it is common for many women to experience a little anxiety, often brought about by >>those strange feelings..U are currently experiencing.
And perhaps (here I AM guessing) someone told U something that worried U. ?
Try NOT to worry and dont get TOO excited (or upset) on the answers u may receive to your question. Some answers (even mine) may cause more thinking problems and U dont need any more.
February 5th, 2010 at 6:24 am
ive never had a kid but im guessing yes
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February 5th, 2010 at 6:47 am
the attacks won’t cause preterm labor but, panic attacks are usually caused by stress. If you are having them frequently your stress level could cause preterm labor.
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February 5th, 2010 at 7:00 am
i’m not sure, i had panic attacks too, and was very stressed due to work, it wasn’t good for my blood pressure, i got severe pre-eclampsia and was induced at exactly 35 weeks, but it runs in my family so i don’t know if the two were connected
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February 5th, 2010 at 7:34 am
I’m with one of the other answers. The panic attacks themselves will not cause preterm labor, but the cause of the attacks, probably stress, can cause preterm labor. I had panic attacks with my first and ended up delivering at 36 weeks after many episodes of preterm labor. Your best bet is to talk to you dr/midwife and see if you can get to the bottom of the panic attacks and eliminate the problem. I think mine had something more do with an irregular heartbeat that I felt and ended up making it difficult to breathe, causing a panic attack.
Pure stress can be managed. Go to a health food store and get some chamomile tea and have a glass at night to help you relax. You could also pick up some Lavender chamomile oil and rub behind your ears or dilute it with wat in a tiny spray bottle and carry it around with you and mist yourself throughout the day to help you calm down. I hope this helps.
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February 5th, 2010 at 8:21 am
NOT usually in >>causing preterm labour.
Causing a miscarriage=yes.
Why, because of stress..
Anxiety/Panic attacks are signs that the body is experiencing stress..Stress caused currently OR by some underlying cause that may be a past thing.
Are U sure about the panic attacks..Usually it is VERY difficult for a person to self-diagnose Anxiety.
U need a doctors diagnosis for this problem.
During a pregnancy, it is common for many women to experience a little anxiety, often brought about by >>those strange feelings..U are currently experiencing.
And perhaps (here I AM guessing) someone told U something that worried U. ?
Try NOT to worry and dont get TOO excited (or upset) on the answers u may receive to your question. Some answers (even mine) may cause more thinking problems and U dont need any more.
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February 5th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Panic attacks and anxiety can cause pre-term labor, but only due to the stress it puts on your body. Talk to your caregiver and try to put some coping and relaxation methods in place.
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