An overly worried pregnant woman is prone to premature birth

Women who are too worried about their pregnant belly will increase their risk of having a baby ahead of time.

Researchers in the United States found that among 1,820 pregnant women, those who were most worried about pregnancy were three times more likely to be born prematurely than those who were less worried.

(Photo: Reuters) In the study, scientists at the University of East Carolina, USA, learned about the common worries of pregnant women such as fear of childbirth, fetal health status, related problems. Pregnancy such as bleeding, vomiting. The goal is to find out if the risk of premature birth is affected by these types of anxiety.

Participants answered a questionnaire about their concerns, including fear of pain, baby health, morning sickness, pain and bleeding during pregnancy. Scores are scored from 0 to 6.

In general, women with the score 5-6 have the highest risk of premature birth compared to others. The results showed that excessive anxiety led to premature birth in some women.

" Pregnant women need to be provided with adequate information about normal signs and symptoms of pregnancy and labor, birth to reduce unnecessary worries, and avoid consequences. premature birth, "the researchers said.

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