Mood whilst pregnant effecting mood of baby??

Hollie506 · Nov 16th, 2009, 03:58 AM

This might be a silly question, but does the mood of a woman whilst pregnant effect the mood of the baby?

I know quite a few mums and there seems to be quite a big difference between babies who's mum's had a great "easy" pregnancies, compared to those who hated their pregnancy. All the ones who took everything they read for gospel and were really hard on themselves and almost hibernated during pregnancy have ended up with more whiny children. Then those who almost acted as though they weren't pregnant at all have the happiest children I've ever met!

Is it just a coincidence??

xxx

MiissMuffet · Nov 16th, 2009, 04:19 AM

i've been wondering the exact same thing!

franiss · Nov 16th, 2009, 05:26 AM

all i know is that apparently a strssed mum = a stressed baby
x

Hazel28 · Nov 16th, 2009, 05:32 AM

i do think the more chilled out u are it is better for baby.....

tinkerbellita · Nov 16th, 2009, 06:31 AM

I've not been taking too many thngs as gospel, yet I have been rather stressed due to the disappearance of fob and having barely a penny to get by on. It's gonna be a mixed up kid...

bexxie · Nov 16th, 2009, 06:35 AM

stressed pregnancy = v.happy child

Calm pregnancy= v.happy excellent sleeper

So dont think any of its true just the perception of the person having the baby,

dovehouse · Nov 16th, 2009, 06:37 AM

i thought that if you are chilled out with the baby when you have had it, the way you act around it then it will mean a calmer baby. didnt think it affected the baby when its inside you if you were stressed!hope not cos i get stressed all the time at work!

moomin_troll · Nov 16th, 2009, 06:39 AM

i was a right mardy cow when i was pregnant but zanes such a loving and friendly boy and hardly acts naughty.

so in my case my moods havent effected zane.....yet lol

franiss · Nov 16th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bexxie

stressed pregnancy = v.happy child

Calm pregnancy= v.happy excellent sleeper

So dont think any of its true just the perception of the person having the baby,

will have to bear that in mind, my sons not a good sleeper, hoping this one is lol, not looking good as im such a worrier
xx

franiss · Nov 16th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franiss

all i know is that apparently a strssed mum = a stressed baby
x

should have worded that different, i didnt mean stressed in terms of everyday stresses etc. I have often read severe anxiety in pregnancy can cause a stressy baby.
Hope i havent caused any worry!!
xx

Nov 16th, 2009, 03:58 AM	#1
Hollie506 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sutton, Surrey Posts: 530	Mood whilst pregnant effecting mood of baby?? This might be a silly question, but does the mood of a woman whilst pregnant effect the mood of the baby? I know quite a few mums and there seems to be quite a big difference between babies who's mum's had a great "easy" pregnancies, compared to those who hated their pregnancy. All the ones who took everything they read for gospel and were really hard on themselves and almost hibernated during pregnancy have ended up with more whiny children. Then those who almost acted as though they weren't pregnant at all have the happiest children I've ever met! Is it just a coincidence?? xxx

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MiissMuffet Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 9,927	i've been wondering the exact same thing!

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franiss Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 672	all i know is that apparently a strssed mum = a stressed baby x

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Hazel28 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Milford/Surrey Posts: 129	i do think the more chilled out u are it is better for baby.....

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tinkerbellita Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 438	I've not been taking too many thngs as gospel, yet I have been rather stressed due to the disappearance of fob and having barely a penny to get by on. It's gonna be a mixed up kid...

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bexxie BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,056	stressed pregnancy = v.happy child Calm pregnancy= v.happy excellent sleeper So dont think any of its true just the perception of the person having the baby,
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dovehouse Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: manchester Posts: 1,038	i thought that if you are chilled out with the baby when you have had it, the way you act around it then it will mean a calmer baby. didnt think it affected the baby when its inside you if you were stressed!hope not cos i get stressed all the time at work!

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moomin_troll Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Posts: 14,583	i was a right mardy cow when i was pregnant but zanes such a loving and friendly boy and hardly acts naughty. so in my case my moods havent effected zane.....yet lol

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