Patient's question:
Doctor, could you please tell me if it's okay? I had an argument with my husband today, and it was really intense. I even cried. Will this affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
In medicine, there is a theory that "pregnancy borrows the mother's vitality to grow, with shared respiration and corresponding emotions. Any imbalance can lead to illness in the child." Modern medicine shows that a mother's emotions directly affect endocrine changes, and these endocrine substances, circulating through the blood, reach the fetus, exerting either positive or negative influences.A pregnant woman's emotions are extremely closely related to fetal development. A mother with a calm and stable mood lives in a completely different prenatal environment compared to a mother who is tense and emotionally agitated. Therefore, the impact on fetal growth and development will also be entirely different. Conversely, if a pregnant woman strengthens self-cultivation, learns self-psychological regulation, effectively controls and alleviates unhealthy emotions, and maintains a stable, optimistic, and positive mindset, it will contribute to the healthy growth of your fetus.
If a pregnant woman experiences excessive anxiety and restlessness in the early stages of pregnancy, it can lead to poor embryonic development, potentially resulting in miscarriage, fetal cleft lip, or cleft palate. Therefore, for the sake of your baby, try to control your emotions, and leave the debt matters to your husband to handle. Don’t worry—do some deep breathing and prenatal exercises, which can help with a smooth delivery and reduce pain. Wishing you a healthy, smart, and chubby baby.