Everyone feels worried, sad or stressed at times. Very high levels of stress can affect your ability to conceive a baby. Developing babies exposed to high levels of stress may develop problems later in life. If you’re concerned about your worrying, sadness or stress speak with your health care provider. There are many things you can do that can help.

WHAT IS STRESS?

Stress is the emotional, mental and physical strain that happens when something changes in the world around you.

It could be a new job, moving, loss of a family member or friend or a change in finances.

Some stress is positive. It challenges you to try something new or learn how to do something you haven’t done before.

However, high levels of stress or stress that lasts a long time can have negative health effects.

Learn more about stress here.

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