Reduce stress to avert premature births, gynaecologists tell pregnant women
- ✦The gynaecologist advised pregnant women in paid employment who experienced prolonged stress to discuss flexible working hours, lighter duties or remote work arrangements with their employers where possible.
- Seasoned maternal health specialists have said that too much stress during pregnancy may cause high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, poor sleep and unhealthy eating habits in pregnant women, stating that it could increase the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight and other pregnancy complications.
- The maternal health expert stressed that pregnant women should not have to sacrifice their health or the well-being of their unborn babies to remain economically productive.
- The gynaecologist advised pregnant women in paid employment who experienced prolonged stress to discuss flexible working hours, lighter duties or remote work arrangements with their employers where possible.
Seasoned maternal health specialists have said that too much stress during pregnancy may cause high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, poor sleep and unhealthy eating habits in pregnant women…
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Seasoned maternal health specialists have said that too much stress during pregnancy may cause high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, poor sleep and unhealthy eating habits in pregnant women, stating that it could increase the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight and other pregnancy complications.
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PUCNH Healthwise reports that the experts’ advice comes as the International Stress Awareness Week 2026 was observed from November 2 to 6, 2026, with the theme, “Shaping the Future of Stress and Wellbeing: Rehumanising the Workplace.” Speaking on the issue, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Abubakar Panti, said pregnancy is a period when a woman’s physical, emotional and psychological well-being requires special attention.
