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Coping with Anxiety in Pregnancy After a Miscarriage or Other Loss

The anxiety of pregnancy after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss can be debilitating. Learn about coping mechanisms that can help you manage your stress, anxiety, or concerns.
Symptoms of Anxiety and Stress Disorders
It's not uncommon to develop long-term problems with anxiety after a miscarriage or stillbirth, but not everyone knows the symptoms of the various anxiety disorders. Learn about generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, acute stress disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Non-Drug Treatments for Anxiety After Pregnancy Loss

Anxiety disorders are common in women who have had a miscarriage. Medication can be effective against anxiety, but many women prefer to avoid drugs when trying for a new pregnancy. The good news is that plenty of non-drug treatmen…

Are Anti-Anxiety Medications Safe to Use During My Next Pregnancy?
It's common for women to develop anxiety issues after having a miscarriage, and this can be a problem in a subsequent pregnancy. When women struggle with severe anxiety in a pregnancy after a miscarriage, is it safe to use anti-anxiety drugs, such as benzodiazepines or SSRIs, to cope with daily life?
Stress After Miscarriage - How to Manage Stress After Miscarriage
Miscarriages can mean major stress, anxiety, and depression for some women. How do you cope with your feelings of stress and anxiety after you have had a miscarriage or other pregnancy loss? Share your tips here.
Baby Dopplers - Experiences with Baby Dopplers During Pregnancy
Many expecting moms choose to rent baby dopplers to monitor their babies' heartbeats during pregnancy. For some this can be an excellent way to relieve anxiety about miscarriage, but for others, having a doppler can cause more problems than it solves. Share your experience or your opinion about baby dopplers during pregnancy.
Using Fetal Heart Rate Monitors after a Miscarriage or Stillbirth
Doppler ultrasound-based fetal heart rate monitors are increasingly being used to ease anxiety during a pregnancy that follows a miscarriage or stillbirth. Women can purchase the devices themselves or rent the fetal heart monitors from online retailers. Using Doppler devices in pregnancy after loss has pros and cons.
Yoga for Stress Management and Relaxation
Prenatal yoga classes are available in many areas. In this article, About.com Guide to Yoga describes the benefits of yoga for coping with stress.
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