Pregnancy for a majority of
women lends itself to excitement and
anticipation; it may likewise bring on
stress, anxiety, depression, and feelings of
ambiguity. Managing stress appropriately
in pregnancy through relaxation therapy,
music therapy, or methods for attaining
adequate sleep contributes to a healthier
and more comfortable pregnancy for the
mother and enhances fetal growth and
development. The purpose of this paper is
to focus on stress management interventions
in pregnancy, which ultimately leads
to a healthier pregnancy for the mother
and the unborn baby