Ariz. Perinatologists are doctors specializing in high-risk cases. Depending on where you live and your provider's expertise, you may be referred to a specialist to manage your care. I was just sick from all the medicine and worried about my babies. Being a worrier anyway, it was hard for her not to fret, not only about whether her babies would survive or have a genetic problem. She also fretted about her house, the lawn and other responsibilities left undone.
Research remains inconclusive as to what extent, if any, stress actually affects a pregnancy.
But many experts believe the degree of stress women feel during pregnancy is partially related to their own personalities. Whatever anxiety women may feel, it's often compounded by sheer logistics. Women with high-risk pregnancies typically have more frequent doctor's visits and may have to be hospitalized during their pregnancy or confined to bed. Those demands can be especially difficult on the woman who has a career or has other kids who still need attention. Women with high-risk pregnancies may face a flood of other jumbled feelings, too.