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The whole world is facing uncertain times. Right now in America we are just now starting to feel what other countries have been living with for weeks and months. The reality of isolation is probably starting to set in as you read fear based articles about lock downs the possibilities of hospitals not allowing visitors while you give birth. Pregnancy can sometimes already be very isolating, as lifestyle changes sometimes require you to step away from your social circles. Non-pregnant friends are no longer the people you turn to for emotional support. The current COVID-19 outbreak now has you feeling extra vulnerable and wondering if it is even safe to go outside.. The effects of stress continue to be studied in many ways. Animal and human studies suggest the effects of stress have implications for mother and baby. Hypertension, inflammation, birth weights, preterm labor and the list is growing as more and more research is conducted. leading the charge to reduce poor outcomes is stress reduction in the mother. So for the next week I will be chatting about tips to reduce your stress during these unusual times of isolation.