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We all deal with some level of stress daily. Pregnancy can be a time of additional stress as you are experiencing many physical changes and preparing for birth and a new baby. In a sense, everything you expose yourself to during pregnancy also can affect your baby, and stress is not an exception. Stress during pregnancy can affect your baby in many ways. Physiological changes can impact your developing baby. Stress that puts you at a higher risk for some complications can affect the health and development of your baby. How you and your baby are affected by stress, both in the short and long term, is a function of your stress response and your ability to turn it off. The good news is that understanding your stress response and learning about evidence-based tools to manage stress will minimize your and your baby's adverse effects and positively impact your mental health.\xa0 \xa0 Thank you to our sponsors \xa0 Did you know that your health insurance will cover the cost of a breast pump? It\u2019s true! In fact, many health insurance plans also cover milk storage bags, breastfeeding prep courses, and more. At\xa0Aeroflow Breastpumps,\xa0you can shop top-rated breast pumps from brands like Medela, Spectra, and Motif without ever opening your wallet. Fill out their quick and easy insurance eligibility form, and they\u2019ll take care of the rest! It might just be the easiest thing you do this pregnancy. \xa0 15% off\xa0DockATot\xa0with the code PREGNANCYPODCAST. DockAtot is a lifestyle brand made for the modern parent and creates functional solutions for feeding, playing, resting, sleeping, lounging, and beyond. DockATot\u2019s Kind Bassinet is Your 4th-trimester solution for keeping your baby safe while sleeping or resting. DockATot is the best brand you can buy for the precious baby and mom you love most. \xa0 15% off your purchase of a\xa0Hatch Rest\xa0and free shipping. The all-in-one Hatch Rest is a smart sleep device with a sound machine and night light that grows with your kids. Babies love the continuous sounds of white noise and lullabies for a soothing and comfortable sleep environment. As your child grows you can use the Hatch Rest to build sleep independence with color and sound cues. The Rest has helped over 3 million babies and parents get restful sleep. \xa0 Read the\xa0full article and resources\xa0that accompany this episode. \xa0 Join\xa0Pregnancy Podcast Premium\xa0to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more.\xa0 \xa0 Check out the\xa040 Weeks podcast\xa0to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. \xa0 For more evidence-based information, visit the\xa0Pregnancy Podcast website.