Pregnancy Treatment

The best Panic Attack Treatment During Pregnancy is natural treatment. With the use of natural herbals and relaxing exercise will give the best result without leading any harm to the pregnant woman and her child. Doctors and therapists always prefer natural medicines that will not have any side effect, however, some special case may requires prescription medicine, and this kind of medication will be use under careful monitor, as it may cause some serious side effect that will do more harm to the mother and the baby. During the treatment, care and love from the patient's family, especially the father is very important. They must let the patient know that they are not alone, and the family surrounding them are ready to share and help her going through the trouble she is facing, she will have a stronger mind to fight the panic attack.

The Real Causes

Pregnancy will increase the risk of panic attack, and one have symptoms like a rapid heart beat, dizziness and anxious thoughts should seek help immediately. During the period of pregnancy, the body chemistry and hormones changed a lot, and this increases the risk of panic attack dramatically, that's why Panic Attack Treatment During Pregnancy always start with improving the imbalance of the body with the proper nutririous. The eating habit and lifestyle have some great effect on the mother, and if lack of certain nutritious for some time will trigger the panic attack. However, there are too many triggers and causes to be concluded in short time, if you encounter anxious mind and stress during the period of pregnancy, you should seek immediate help, do take this lightly.

How To Prevent

Panic Attack Treatment During Pregnancy will not always recover the patient from the illness, and prevention always the best "cure" of all treatment. Try your best to monitor yourself and seek help when some symptoms arises in the early stage, this will help to prevent further damage to yourself and the baby.

Here are some prevention tips to help you monitor yourself, if you are prepared, you would have greater chance to recover and even prevent yourself going through such difficult time. Please take a close attention to the warning sign...

• Attending pre-childbirth sessions.
• Speaking out fears, worries and anxieties at the initial stages to spouse, someone in the family or a close friend.
• Counseling, either by your Gynecologist or a psychologist
• Extensive reading of books or viewing videos on panic attacks, etc.

The Cure

However, if you are unfortunate and fail to prevent the panic attack, there are some panic attack treatment suitable for pregnancy.

1. Perscription Medication: Only few prescription medication are save to use during pregnancy, Prozac (Fluoxetine) and Tricyclic antidepressants are the common medication used for anxiety treatment in pregnancy. These medications are effective and research indicates that there is no increase in risk of major congenital malformation in infants or any serious complications during pregnancy.

Apart from these drugs, anti-depressants like SSRIs (like fluoxetine & Paroxetine) and Venlafaxine are also prescribed by physicians. Many SSRI drugs has severe side effects and are not recommended for pregnancy treatment, use only when recommended by doctor.

2. Deep Breathing: Deep inhalations via nose and exhaling via mouth would greatly reduce and relieve anxiety, some suggest breathing into paper bag would help to calm the patient.

3. Optimistic thoughts: It is not uncommon to have “what if” thoughts during pregnancy caused by fears of labor pain, health of the baby and financial stress. Cultivating to develop positive attitude and living in the present helps to overcome panic attacks.

4. Keep Mood in Relax: Try to do something pleasure and relaxing, build your mind and feelings with positive emotion, like laying on the sofa and listen to relaxing music.

5. CBT Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a mind override and recovery program, and 2 of the highest recommend CBT for panic attack treatment during pregnancy are Panic Away and The Linden Method.