Disputes with partners can occur at any time, not least when pregnant women are in two bodies. Although classified as natural, this should not be taken lightly, because fighting with your husband during pregnancy can have an impact on the health of the fetus.
During pregnancy, various factors can cause pregnant women to often experience erratic moods or mood swings. Therefore, it is not surprising that pregnant women become more sensitive and irritable. Not infrequently, this even makes pregnant women reluctant to be close to their husbands and ends up fighting with their husbands easily.
Effects of Quarrel on the Fetus
Whatever the reason, husband and wife disputes during pregnancy must be immediately appeased. Otherwise, this can have a negative impact on fetal growth and development. The following are some of the effects of contention that can arise in the fetus:
1. Fetal brain development disorders
Quarrels that occur between pregnant women and their partners can make pregnant women stressed. Several studies have shown that stress can interfere with fetal brain development, especially when it occurs in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy.
Stress is known to cause stunted growth of some parts of the brain, such as the hippocampus and cerebellum, and cause these parts to be smaller. This has a negative effect on the ability to learn and remember, the ability to process emotions, and the child's motor skills.
2. Disorders of the immune system of the fetus and mother
Quarrels that make pregnant women stressed and feel depressed also interfere with the fetus's immune system, you know. This can make them more susceptible to autoimmune diseases or allergies later.
Stress can also lower the body's resistance, so pregnant women become prone to infection, inflammation, and contracting various types of diseases. Of course this is not good for the health of both of you. Therefore, pregnant women are highly recommended to be able to control stress.
3. Pregnancy complications
If during pregnancy the pregnant woman often fights with her partner and feels stressed because of it, the pregnant woman must be more careful. Stress during pregnancy can trigger premature birth and low birth weight.
Both of these of course can interfere with the health of the baby when he is born. Babies born prematurely or with low birth weight are generally susceptible to health problems later in life, such as chronic lung disease and developmental disorders.
4. Sleep disorders and psychological conditions of children
The impact of fighting does not only occur during pregnancy. A study shows that stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy is thought to increase the risk of a child experiencing birth sleep disorders and behavioral disorders when he is born and grows bigger.
This is thought to be related to the stress hormone cortisol, which is produced in excess by the body when pregnant women feel stressed. This hormone can enter the placenta and affect the part of the brain that regulates the sleep cycle and behavior of the child.
In addition to the problems above, babies born to mothers who experienced stress during pregnancy are also at high risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes when they grow up.
Now, now pregnant women know what impacts can happen to the fetus if pregnant women fight with their husbands. So, from now on, it's important for pregnant women and their partners to practice controlling emotional situations so they don't end up in fights.
Try to always practice good communication when conveying complaints or differences of opinion. In addition, it is important to always be honest and open with your husband to prevent fights.
Pregnant women also need to pay attention to their mental and physical health conditions. Don't forget to occasionally do activities that can release stress, for example me time or meditation, and have a monthly prenatal check-up. If pregnant women have problems that are felt to burden the mind during pregnancy, do not hesitate to consult with a doctor.
