Emotional issue

Question

Understand that mommy emotional state will affect baby in womb. So I heard if you are sad or angry it might affect ur fetus. study mention it made child grow delay or something. So I m just wondering , when I watch sometimes and I cried, not cause of me being sad but the movie or get agitated because of the game , will it affect my baby ? #firsttimemom #emotionalstability

Felicia · Answer

Eh dont worry too much, crying at a movie or getting worked up over a game is totally normal, thats just short-term emotion, not the same as chronic stress. What actually affects babys development is prolonged, ongoing stress or anxiety, the kind that floods your body with cortisol day after day, which can impact fetal brain development and even birth weight over time. My gynae actually told me the same thing, occasional emotional moments are fine, its the sustained, unrelenting stress you want to manage with proper rest, support, and maybe some simple breathing exercises. That said, do check in with your own doctor if youre feeling consistently overwhelmed, because every pregnancy is different and they can give you the most accurate guidance for your situation.