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Anxiety During Pregnancy: A Life Coach's Advice

Published February 12, 2026, 09:23
Anxiety During Pregnancy: A Life Coach's Advice

Life coach Annie Pattichi responds to a reader's question about anxiety during her first pregnancy. The reader is experiencing anxiety despite her joy and worries about its potential impact on the baby. She wonders how to maintain a positive attitude without feeling guilty. Ms. Pattichi emphasizes that perfection is unattainable during pregnancy and that overall care and attitude are more important. She explains that the baby is influenced by its environment, but not by every emotion of the mother. Chronic stress can have negative effects, but normal emotional fluctuations are not dangerous. The life coach advises the reader to address anxiety with understanding and try to reverse it, creating a sense of security for herself and the baby. She suggests simple ways to achieve this, such as choosing supportive thoughts and taking care of herself.