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Body checking

Repeatedly monitoring your body, such as weighing yourself or checking mirrors or photos, in a way that can feed anxiety.

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Weight gain anxiety and self-esteem during pregnancy

Weight gain anxiety and self-esteem during pregnancy

Why pregnancy weight gain can trigger anxiety Pregnancy changes the body in visible, often irreversible ways, and that can be emotionally complicated even when the pregnancy is wanted. Weight gain may symbolize more than a number on a scale: it can represent reduced control, a shift in identity, fear of judgment, or concern that one’s […]