Do children have a higher risk of heart disease if their mothers have a bad temper during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, does a mother's emotional state have an impact on the fetus? A study has found that children born to mothers with a bad temper during pregnancy are more likely to develop heart disease.
So what can be done if a mother has a bad temper during pregnancy?
The study found that if expectant mothers frequently become angry or upset during pregnancy, their child's heart rate variability is reduced after birth.
Heart rate variability reflects a person's health, as it indicates the body's ability to adapt to external changes, such as different breathing rhythms that can affect heart rate variability. However, if the heart cannot adapt to these changes and the heart rate variability is reduced, it becomes more susceptible to infection and heart disease. This is also true for adults - the smaller the heart rate variability, the higher the risk of heart disease.
The study also found that hormonal changes in expectant mothers during anger can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta, affecting the fetus's cellular development.
When feeling troubled or angry, it is important to release these emotions in a timely manner. Seek comfort from family and friends and listen to their advice. Engage in calm and rational conversations with the people involved in conflicts to resolve misunderstandings. Alternatively, writing letters or journaling can also help express and alleviate feelings of distress and sadness. It is best to find ways to vent any negative emotions as early as possible.
When emotions are difficult to resolve, try to relax the whole body. You can do relaxation exercises, starting from the hands and moving up to the head and down to the toes. Tense the muscles and gradually relax them, step by step. These simple relaxation exercises can effectively help expectant mothers reduce intense negative emotions.
In addition to the influence of pregnancy, environmental factors, and major life events, a mother's emotional state during pregnancy is mainly influenced by her personal cultivation. Those who are narrow-minded and always calculative during daily life are more likely to become suspicious and anxious during pregnancy, often feeling depressed. On the other hand, expectant mothers with a broad mind and high aspirations can maintain an optimistic, joyful, and energetic state of mind even in difficult or unfavorable conditions. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to maintain a positive mood, strengthen self-cultivation, and use reason to control emotions.
Why pregnant women have frequent temper outbursts
The 4th to 12th weeks of pregnancy are a period of emotional instability. The physical discomfort and fear of childbirth caused by pregnancy reactions and changes in social roles make pregnant women feel shy, terrified, and disgusted. Pregnancy reactions cause physical discomfort and fear of childbirth, making pregnant women psychologically unwilling to accept this new life. During this period, pregnant women experience emotional instability and are prone to temper outbursts.
The 16th to 32nd weeks of pregnancy are a period of gradual adaptation. At this stage, pregnant women have passed the period of pregnancy reactions, their physical condition has improved, and they have begun to accept the reality psychologically. However, due to stress, fear of giving birth to a deformed child or expectations regarding the gender of the baby, pregnant women may experience increased fantasies and lingering fears. However, they actively avoid factors that may endanger or harm the fetus, showing a strong willingness to protect the baby.
The 32nd to 40th weeks of pregnancy are a period of excessive burden for pregnant women. Rapid fetal development leads to increased physical burden on pregnant women, making movement difficult. As the delivery approaches, the pressure on pregnant women's minds increases, leading to feelings of depression, anxiety, and irritability.
What can be done to help pregnant women overcome their temper outbursts?
1. Buy some parenting books and read them together, emphasizing the importance of minimizing anger for the baby's health. The innate motherhood of women will surely enable them to listen and make changes.
2. The expectant father should try to come home early every day and take the expectant mother out for a walk, participate in social gatherings, and interact with families who already have children.
3. Expectant mothers can listen to music, read books, join prenatal yoga classes, and engage in other activities to relieve stress and improve mood.
4. Other family members should be understanding and avoid conflicts or outbursts with the pregnant woman. They should try their best to alleviate her feelings of frustration and help her get through this difficult period together.
