Hi everyone i just found out im 5 weeks pregnant very anxious and concern about any birth defects…
Hi everyone i just found out im 5 weeks pregnant very anxious and concern about any birth defects and i cant control the fear i feel like im going overboard. im really trying to relax and enjoy the pregnancy but obviously a first time mum and going nuts especially cause i havnt had the time to take any folate tablets as this was unplanned however im taking them now just fearful of any birth defects
Katrina·
Its completely normal. im a FTM and i just passed the 20wk mark now and i have been stressing the whole time try not to concentrate to hard on those ill effects i found the best thing was to kepp telling myself that as long as I kept myself happy and continued to live my life as b4 (except no alcohol) my baby would be fine. i still work 10-12hs a day and eat whatever i want and my baby is developing at the normal rate and scan say everything is going well no need for concern. Take a breath and enjoy. maybe talk to your partner about it he might ease your mind a little. mine did he kept telling me that everything will be fine. GL xx
stayathomemum·
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I'm also FTM. I have a beautiful daughter whos now 6 wks old.
Throughout your pregnancy and after your body will go through so many hormonal changes which can cause you to worry about things that may not of bothered you before. It's totally normal. You will have good days & bad. It's important to have a great network of people around you for emotional support because all pregnant women need it especially after the birth. Being a mum is extremely hard work but so rewarding and enjoyable.
If you're worried about your little one you can have an earIy ultrasound. Just request a referral from your GP. As for defects if I recall there is an ultrasound that can pic this up at 13 wks. All I can say try not to focus on the what ifs but focus on you and your precious little one & keep staying healthy as it's important to look after you. Anymore questions just yell out I'm here..Take care :-)
Ali·
I agree with what's been said! Just remember either way it's out of your control if it's genetic, so be healthy, be happy and stress less - because those are the things you can control! Happiness is a pretty strong emotion and it will help you in the long run! X