Third trimester anxiety

Hi ladies. I’m 30 weeks and since entering the third trimester seem to be feeling really anxious about lots of things. For the most part I’ve had a lovely pregnancy, low risk and been quite relaxed. I’ve started worrying about not feeling prepared and having lots of health anxiety about pre-eclampsia, my waters breaking etc. I have struggled with health anxiety in the past but have generally felt okay during pregnancy. It’s a vicious cycle as I then feel guilty for the high cortisol levels in my body and not wanting my baby to feel the stress I’m feeling! I’m wondering if it’s a surge in hormones or general tiredness as my sleep is terrible at the moment as I can’t get comfortable. Has anyone else experienced similar? Feeling very alone with these thoughts at the moment x

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Yep im with you! I feel completely the same. It’s so difficult and I just do not have any answers. Keep talking as much as you can and utilise triage / midwife if you need support! Xx

Yes, completely going through similar cycles at the moment - I’ve not done any proper hypnobirthing prep yet (just another thing on the list) but I’m definitely trying to incorporate some mantras into my thought cycle around the baby will come when the baby is ready; your body will tell you what’s happening; I have the support I need through midwives, family etc. It’s only natural to be anxious in the lead up to such a big change!

Yeah ..I have health anxiety anyway and I've just finished a 12 week course of therapy 2 weeks ago. I felt pretty on track and in control up until my last week when I've been panicking. I thibk it's because it's the home stretch now and just want baby here safely! X

Yes im struggling too. I have general anxiety anyway but was managing fine and actually doing pretty well with my mental health until recently. I have a phobia of blood, needles and hospital treatments so starting to get myself in little panics about it. I just keep telling myself that women have been doing this since the dawn of time, our bodies are made to do it and it’s going to be 24 hours, I know it might last slightly longer but I think the worst bit is just a few hours and then we will have our baby.

Yep this is exactly how I am now 😔

I’m exactly the same, I’m also 30 weeks and I think the fear (of everything/anything going wrong) has just kicked in. Most nights I struggle to sleep and then the lack of sleep is making me feel quite low in the daytime.

Thank you everyone for your replies ❤️ I’m so sorry for everyone else feeling like this too and sending lots of love. Feels reassuring we are in this together but a reminder of how tough it is to grow a baby. X

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