Anxiety means feeling worried that something bad may happen. Some anxiety during and after pregnancy is common. You may worry about things like your health or your baby's health. If worrying gets in the way of your daily life, treatment can help. Your doctor or midwife may recommend counselling and self-care. You may take medicines.

If you have any of these symptoms during or after pregnancy and they last longer than 2 weeks, you may have anxiety. Talk to your doctor or midwife.

Changes in your emotions, including:

• Not being able to stop worrying.
• Feeling nervous or on edge.
• Not being able to concentrate.
• Feeling irritable or restless.

Physical changes, including:

• Trouble sleeping.
• Extreme tiredness (fatigue).
• Headaches or tense muscles.
• Nausea or stomach pain.

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  Try to go to all of your counselling sessions.

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  Take your medicines exactly as your doctor or midwife tells you.

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  Eat a variety of healthy foods, and get some daily exercise.

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  Find ways to help you relax, such as deep breathing exercises.

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  Get as much rest as possible.

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  Avoid using alcohol, nicotine, and drugs, and talk to your doctor or midwife if you need help quitting.

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  Connect with other people, such as friends or a support group.

Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.