It is known that the affective environment of pregnant women is decisive for the health of the future baby. A study by the University of London College ratifies it, noting that support for the pregnant woman affects the baby's weight, because those who have a social support network during pregnancy tend to have children with better birth weight.
Having the support of the baby's father, family and friends contributes to the mood of the mother who is contained and cared for by her loved ones.
When studying the evolution of a group of pregnant women and asking them about the support they received from their environment, they found that those women who had received attention and social containment during pregnancy gave birth with more weight than those who did not have that support.
If we also take into account other research that increasingly relates maternal stress to low birth weight, it is clear that the emotional situation that the woman is going through is essential for a good development of the baby.
Feeling wrapped up by her partner, family and friends, the woman takes better care of her diet, seeks information about prenatal care and takes more care of her health, which has an impact on the baby's weight.
What the study does not make clear is whether the support of doctors and social workers also affects the weight of the baby, but in any case does not supplant family containment.
In conclusion, a pregnant woman needs a family support to carry a healthy pregnancy. If she finds herself emotionally taken care of, that will undoubtedly influence the well-being of the baby.
