Intro

If you ask a group of people in recovery what made them stop drinking and seek sobriety, the most common answer will be some sort of stressful event.

Types of Stress

A stressful event or events that spur sobriety can be either:

• Positive or Negative

• Eustress or Distress

Not All Stress is Bad

Eustress is positive stress like a new job or getting married. The situation may be demanding, but the outcome is usually more exciting than distressing.

Good Eustress

Arguably the most life-changing form of (hopefully) eustress is a pregnancy.

Expecting Mothers

A lot of women who struggle with alcohol dependency credit their pregnancy as a jumpstart to sobriety. They start thinking in terms of “we” instead of “me” because they are now responsible for two lives while they carry a child.

Expecting Fathers

Pregnancy spurring sobriety is not exclusive to women. Expectant fathers often hear the news and are compelled to get sober for the new arrival.

Pregnancy Support

Be sure you have the right amount and type of support. Developing coping skills and mechanisms is an essential part of any recovery journey; this goes tenfold for a recovering person preparing for the arrival of a child.

Support Benefits

Following a sobriety program and engaging in some type of therapy or release for emotional stability can be a way to yourself accountable.

Additional Support

Along with a sober support system, an emergency support system should be available and willing to step in if the baby is put at risk.

Start Sobriety Anytime

Keep in mind that pregnancy is not the only way to begin a sobriety journey. Alcoholism and pregnancy are not compatible.

Pregnancy and Alcohol Risks

Babies who are subjected to alcohol while in the womb can be born with a myriad of birth defects, from behavior and attention problems to severe physical and mental conditions.

Conclusion

If you are pregnant and having the urge to drink see a doctor and seek professional treatment, or the appropriate type of support, right away.

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