Much has been written about how maternal stress during pregnancy and postpartum can influence the development, emotional health and behavior of children. But little is said about the influence that the stress of the father or the couple can also have.
Parenting can be precious, but it is also demanding. Educating, caring, being an example, teaching, listening, supporting... are just some of the things that raising a child entails. And although we do them with all our love and desire, they are not always easy tasks. Moreover, these are things that can exhaust us, and it is normal.
"I feel exhausted", "I have no energy", "it is impossible for me to work at home with the children", "I can't take it anymore", "I need to disconnect". Do you feel identified with any of these phrases? If so, you may be experiencing parental burnout.
Pregnancy is a stage full of many changes and emotions, generally positive. However, sometimes the mother may be going through or experiencing difficult moments and situations, which causes her to suffer some stress during this stage.
Surely you have heard of caregiver syndrome in people who care for the elderly or dependents, but what about fathers and mothers who must care for their children and who feel down and excessively tired?
A group of scientists from Columbia University (United States) wanted to investigate whether Covid infection during pregnancy could somehow affect the neurological development of the baby at birth.
Every end of the year the famous "list of resolutions for the new year" returns to our minds. However, after these months of uncertainty, stress, juggling to get to everything (and despite this seeing that the list of "to-dos" continues to grow vertiginously), we have come across a truly inspiring video. If you identify with this situation, you definitely have to see it.
For several years, we have known that suffering stress during pregnancy can affect the baby in various aspects, from its emotional development to the possibility of presenting certain diseases during childhood.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
