Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 When carrying DD1, I had to fight tooth and nail to stay on my degree course (the faculty board thought I should leave, tail between legs); my house burnt down in middle of night; I was rehoused in probably the UK's most violent area of the time; where I discovered that if you unboarded your windows they got shot out (amongst other things); my parents stopped talking to me; Dad pressured for an abortion constantly; then I had to fight not to be failed from degree course which I was now allowed to stay on as I'd miss the exams (baby due end April, exams 2nd week May); all fights successful, all situations resolved; also living on remains of student grant and no other source of income. All fairly stressful, though Result: DD1 born 2 weeks late, 8lb 8oz. Of course, she's a stroppy madam now, though - so perhaps it was just late in feeding through??! Hope I'm the exception that proves the rule?? Vicki Positively my last posting for a day or two: my Mum's coming to stay. (note to Lonnie: I have hoovered!! And opened a thingy of air freshener in the bathroom to make her think it's been cleaned!! And loaded the dishwasher. What a hypocrite!!!) > One of the things that was discussed was maternal stress. > Vivette Glover talked about research done on rats, and some human studies > which indicated a link between maternal stress and low birthweight babies. > However, it was pointed out that that maternal stress can also be linked to > things like poor housing, large families, poverty etc. - which also can > contribute - so is it the stress or the environment. I do known that - > having spoken to her she is of the opinion that maternal stress does effect > babies (and possibly has an impact on their later behaviour). As to the > cause, she has postulated that there are two possible causes - maternal > stress hormones crossing the placenta, and stress restricting the arteries to > the placenta thereby restricting blood flow (this would explain the low > birthweight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 When carrying DD1, I had to fight tooth and nail to stay on my degree course (the faculty board thought I should leave, tail between legs); my house burnt down in middle of night; I was rehoused in probably the UK's most violent area of the time; where I discovered that if you unboarded your windows they got shot out (amongst other things); my parents stopped talking to me; Dad pressured for an abortion constantly; then I had to fight not to be failed from degree course which I was now allowed to stay on as I'd miss the exams (baby due end April, exams 2nd week May); all fights successful, all situations resolved; also living on remains of student grant and no other source of income. All fairly stressful, though Result: DD1 born 2 weeks late, 8lb 8oz. Of course, she's a stroppy madam now, though - so perhaps it was just late in feeding through??! Hope I'm the exception that proves the rule?? Vicki Positively my last posting for a day or two: my Mum's coming to stay. (note to Lonnie: I have hoovered!! And opened a thingy of air freshener in the bathroom to make her think it's been cleaned!! And loaded the dishwasher. What a hypocrite!!!) > One of the things that was discussed was maternal stress. > Vivette Glover talked about research done on rats, and some human studies > which indicated a link between maternal stress and low birthweight babies. > However, it was pointed out that that maternal stress can also be linked to > things like poor housing, large families, poverty etc. - which also can > contribute - so is it the stress or the environment. I do known that - > having spoken to her she is of the opinion that maternal stress does effect > babies (and possibly has an impact on their later behaviour). As to the > cause, she has postulated that there are two possible causes - maternal > stress hormones crossing the placenta, and stress restricting the arteries to > the placenta thereby restricting blood flow (this would explain the low > birthweight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 > which indicated a link between maternal stress and low birthweight babies. My DS was a whopping 8lb7oz which is big in relation to me, 5'1/2 " was only 8 1/2 stone. In fact DS loved it in there so much he didn't want to come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 > which indicated a link between maternal stress and low birthweight babies. My DS was a whopping 8lb7oz which is big in relation to me, 5'1/2 " was only 8 1/2 stone. In fact DS loved it in there so much he didn't want to come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 > some human studies > which indicated a link between maternal stress and low birthweight babies. Interesting, and something which I have wondered about for a while. My DS1, DS3 and DS4 were all well over 9lb whereas DS2 was only 8lb (all born between 39 and 40 wks). Right at the beginning of DS2's pregnancy I had an abnormal smear test result (CIN3). The consultant felt that the best course of action was to leave it during pregnancy, with colposcopy at 10 and 20 wks to check that it wasn't progressing, and to treat as soon as possible after the birth. If treatment was required during pregnancy, I was told that I would probably lose the baby. All in all, it was a very stressful pregnancy. Lynda SAHM to (8), (5), Fraser (3), Callum (15/5/00) Newsletter editor, Mid-Northumberland Branch Area Rep, Region 7 www.familygarland.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 <<(note to Lonnie: I have hoovered!! And opened a thingy of air freshener in the bathroom to make her think it's been cleaned!! And loaded the dishwasher. What a hypocrite!!!)>> This made me LOL I am pleased I am not the only one who does stuff like that (I call it imaginary cleaning LOL) Lonnie Phoebe & Eloisa's mama & expecting a Christmas delivery... My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what you start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a Chocolate cake. I feel better already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Not sure that all this research really means anything. Statistics can be bent to say just about anything you like. I had a terribly stressful baby, didnt eat very well, and spent much of it in emotional turmoil, and my baby was a very healthy 8lb 13oz. People in war zones often have quite healthy babies too, its the mothers that suffer, so where is the real evidence of stress linked to low birth weight? Just interested, hope the above didnt come across as aggressive! Mum to Rohan (4 mths) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Not sure that all this research really means anything. Statistics can be bent to say just about anything you like. I had a terribly stressful baby, didnt eat very well, and spent much of it in emotional turmoil, and my baby was a very healthy 8lb 13oz. People in war zones often have quite healthy babies too, its the mothers that suffer, so where is the real evidence of stress linked to low birth weight? Just interested, hope the above didnt come across as aggressive! Mum to Rohan (4 mths) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 I had a very stressy job (family lawyer) and worked right up to the day before my due date (as I had five court hearings in May when DD1 was due and no one to replace me). DD1 was a bouncing 8lbs 15oz. Second pregnancy there was not as much stress at work (was working full-time) and they actually got a replacement for me six weeks before I was due to go on mat leave). DD2 weighed 7lbs 15oz!! I always have to be the exception that proves the rule though!! Francesca Re: Stress in Pregnancy > Not sure that all this research really means anything. Statistics can be > bent to say just about anything you like. I had a terribly stressful baby, > didnt eat very well, and spent much of it in emotional turmoil, and my baby > was a very healthy 8lb 13oz. > > People in war zones often have quite healthy babies too, its the mothers that > suffer, so where is the real evidence of stress linked to low birth weight? > Just interested, hope the above didnt come across as aggressive! > > > Mum to Rohan (4 mths) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 > wrote: > Not sure that all this research really means anything. Statistics can be > bent to say just about anything you like. I think the expression you are looking for is: " Lies, damned lies and statistics " ) Now can anyone tell me where that quote comes from?? Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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