🧠 ASK THE EXPERT: The Silent Impact of Stress on Women’s Health & Parenting

Hi Anonymous, have you spoken to someone about how you feel? It is important to share your situation. Do not bottle this up! Sometimes is ok to cry and let go your emotions but it is also important to find out your worries and seek help.

Hi Anonymous, yes stress can cause "tension-typed" headache. Nausea is can also occur with these headaches. Try meditation, which can help reduce the stress.

Hi Anonymous, maybe you can try other methods such as warm compress over your shoulders which can help relax the muscles, stretching (yoga) and meditation may also help.

Hi Anonymous, need to find out in what situation do you overeat? Nausea can occur when we over eat and under eating. Need to find out the root cause before can solve this.

Hi Anonymous, do you have any support at home? Don't be afraid to ask for help. And remember to have some time for yourself.

Hi Susan, was just thinking, do you have 10 hours of quality sleep? Do you wake up or do you have interrupted sleep from snoring? Sometimes we may feel that we have 10 hours of sleep but may not be good quality sleep. The other reasons could be lifestyle and nutritional reasons. Such as deficient in Vitamins D or iron deficiency may cause fatigue. Or hormonal imbalance such as thyroid. I recommend that you consider healthscreening with hormone blood testing with your health care provider if you have not done so in awhile. Hope this helps

Hi Grace, a full health check up that consisted of physical examination, detailed medical history, blood test (depending on your needs), radiological tests such as breast ultrasound and mammogram and papsmear is recommended. A proper nutrition and diet is important for us to stay healthy. And don't forget exercise!

Hi Anonymous, yes its normal. I feel that way too sometimes. For me I try to find time for myself to do activities that I enjoy such as exercise and reading.

Hi Lydia, the list is long but the most common signs include sleep disturbances, fatigue, mood changes, irregular menses, headaches(tension-typed) headaches, palpitations/anxiety, stomach issues such as bloating, reflux.

Hi Darryl, after giving birth, the hormones may take some time to regulate and hopefully your menses may return to normal again. Then again, being a mother to a 2 year old can be stressful and this can cause the hormonal imbalance. One option is to find ways to help reduce stress such as meditation or yoga. If your issue persist, I suggest you see a doctor to find out the cause of the irregular menses.