| With pregnancy comes boundless joy and anticipation | | | | - Hot flashes and/or chills |
| of your little one who is about to be born. Amidst all of | | | | - Excessive sweating |
| the excitement and happiness, however, come the | | | | - Irrational fears of dying or incapability |
| insurmountable pressures and realization that you are | | | | - Fear of losing control |
| about to have a child who is completely dependent | | | | - Paralysis |
| upon you for their well being. Such pressure has been | | | | These are only some of the many symptoms that you |
| known to lead a pregnant woman to suffer from a | | | | may experience when having a panic attack. |
| panic attack. | | | | Remember to talk with others if you are experiencing |
| Though not common, panic attacks during pregnancy | | | | any of these symptoms. Seek help from your |
| certainly can and do happen (as if being pregnant | | | | physician as they will be able to give some insight as |
| wasn't scary enough!). It may be easy for you to point | | | | to why this is happening, and check for any other |
| a finger at your pregnancy and blame it for your | | | | underlying issues which may be causing your panic |
| anxiety attack, but keep in mind that panic attacks are | | | | attacks. Your physician may also prescribe a mild |
| often a recurring problem. You may have suffered a | | | | medication to help, though any sort of medication while |
| panic attack prior to pregnancy, and may continue to | | | | pregnant is not advisable. |
| have them after your baby is born. Panic attacks can | | | | You do not by any means need to leave your |
| be particularly common during post partum, and may | | | | condition untreated because you are pregnant. There |
| contribute to post partum depression. Before you feel | | | | are numerous natural remedies that can help dispel a |
| as if you are the only one, take comfort in knowing | | | | panic attack. If you are capable of going for a walk, do |
| that approximately 6% of women develop anxiety | | | | so. Most medical professionals strongly recommend |
| disorders after giving birth. | | | | that pregnant women remain active by either going for |
| If you're pregnant, chances are you will mention the | | | | an easy walk, or even swimming (this is easier on the |
| panic attack to your health care provider at your next | | | | joints and can even help properly position your baby |
| visit. If your next visit until a couple of weeks away, do | | | | for birth). Prenatal yoga is also extremely popular and |
| not put off giving your doctor a visit. Your body is | | | | beneficial for pregnant women. Adopt some breathing |
| already rapidly changing and under a lot of physical | | | | techniques for relaxation, which may also be useful |
| and emotional stress, so a panic attack can easily | | | | when in labor. Lastly, you may be able to take some |
| worsen your condition. If you may be unsure as to | | | | herbal supplements to help, though be sure to check |
| whether or not you have suffered a panic attack, here | | | | with your health care professional before doing so, as |
| are some of the symptoms you may suffer: | | | | many herbs have been known to harm the fetus. |
| - Rapid heart beat | | | | Pregnancy should be one of the happiest times in your |
| - Shortness of breath | | | | life. Seek out treatment for your anxiety attacks to |
| - Dizziness or vertigo | | | | keep it that way. |