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Weight gain anxiety

Strong worry or distress about gaining weight, here referring to pregnancy-related fear of body changes.

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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 […]