https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:22:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-stay-calm-during-pregnancy#post-166053 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:33:14 +0000 MusicaV 166053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do your coworkers know that you are pregnant? Sometimes people are nicer if they know you are pregnant, sometimes they don't care.<br /> When I had intense, stressful jobs I always made sure I got out of the office at lunch, even just to take a walk. It also helped that I could get "excuses" to leave the office - go to the post office or the bank (work-related). If things at your desk get too intense, go get a drink of water (and walk slowly to maximize your time away). Do you have a close friend who knows you well, can read when you need to step away for a few minutes, and cover for you?<br /> Sorry I don't have a lot of advice since I am not working during my pregnancy. Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-stay-calm-during-pregnancy#post-166043 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:27:11 +0000 MsLipGloss 166043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's a toughie. As difficult as it may be, try to extract yourself from any drama-filled situations, or at least do what you can to be non-reactive and diffuse the situation (as opposed to participating and possible escalating the situation). And as best you can, find a way to release your stress, whether it be through meditation, a quick brisk walk, listening to music for a few minutes, taking several long, deep breaths before responding to any situation, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-stay-calm-during-pregnancy#post-166016 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:53:18 +0000 Muffin 166016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you guys try to stay calm during pregnancy? Not even necessaily the stress being pregnancy related? I am trying to not get upset by things or to just let things roll off my back because I know it isn't good for the baby, but I work in such a drama filled job. I wish I was able to quit but that isn't really an option. I have been trying to stay out of it but everyone always has attitudes and alot gets personal. How would you try and cope, I still have a long way to go! </p>