Some expectant mothers find that they suffer from emotional turmoil and anxiety during pregnancy.
During the course of the pregnancy the expectant mother will find herself increasingly worrying about the health and outcome of her baby.
Will the baby be ok? Will she be a good mother? Etc..
This is thought to be quite normal, it is just the first stage a mother will go through in her love for the baby that is growing inside her.
Anxiety during pregnancy is seen in some cases to trigger stress, other situations that may lead to severe stress and anxiety are:

• An unwanted pregnancy
• Lack of moral and emotional support.
  
• A past miscarriage.
  
• Relationship problems with the baby's father.
  
• Uncertainty about income during the pregnancy.
  

It is very important that you stay mentally fit during pregnancy, resolve all your issues with family and close friends.
It is the job of the expectant mother to decide what is best for her baby.
At the end of the day, all women want to do the best for the health and welfare of her child.
Some of the biggest concerns for the expectant mother during her pregnancy may be:

• If their anxiety disorder will affect that of their unborn child.
  
• Will their anxiety disorder get any worse during their pregnancy.
  
• If the medication they are on will affect their baby.
  

All of these concerns can increase anxiety levels for the expectant mother.
The following are answers to these main concerns:

• As far as the health of the child is concerned anxiety and pregnancy do not go together very well.
  Research shows that if the mother suffers from anxiety and stress during pregnancy then the baby may develop stress and anxiety issues later in life.
  The baby is at most risk of being affected by the mothers stress and anxiety during the 12th and 23rd weeks of pregnancy.
  
• Around forty percent of women that suffer from anxiety issues during their pregnancy actually see a decrease in their anxiety symptoms.
  However anxiety symptoms may return in the period just after the birth of the baby.
  
• Medication for anxiety is safe for the baby during the pregnancy and during breast-feeding of the child.
  Taking medication for anxiety during pregnancy can help prevent the baby from developing the disorder later in their lives.
  

It is important that you help yourself as much as possible to reduce the chance of developing anxiety during pregnancy.
Seek help from your doctor.
Make stronger bonds with your partner.
Relax, take up a hobby, something that will occupy your mind as well as your body, but remember it must be calming and relaxing nothing too strenuous.
Finally talk about your problems, discussing your worries with someone that cares will help you work through your issues.