The nursing student in the perinatal clinic asks the registered nurse why so many pregnant women seem to be stressed despite their "happy" condition.What response by the nurse is best?

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Pregnancy,no matter how planned and wanted,is a developmental crisis for the woman and her family.It requires role changes and restructuring of tasks of daily living.This leads to stress.One benefit of prenatal care is having a nurse who can help the woman (and family)adjust and find positive ways to cope.Hormones and fear may play a part,but these answers do not provide a comprehensive explanation.There are physical discomforts associated with pregnancy,but,again,this answer is not comprehensive.

The Nursing Student in the Perinatal Clinic Asks the Registered