Stress in pregnancy affects immunity of unborn child

Pregnant women are encouraged to seek professional help from doctors or health practitioners if stressful experiences become persistent. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Pregnancy is a time of joy for most families. However, it can burden some women, causing them to suffer from high stress levels or depression.

While most people have been socialised to believe that the stress is a normal experience for expectant women, health experts caution against it due to the adverse effects the suffering can have on the mother and the unborn child.

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