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More Pregnancy questions – What are some of the most stressful life events?

What are some of the most stressful life events in a woman’s life?



Any change in a woman’s life can be stressful ― even some of the happiest ones like having a baby or taking a new job. Here are some of their most stressful events:



  • death of a spouse

  • divorce

  • marital separation

  • spending time in jail

  • death of a close family member

  • personal illness or injury

  • marriage

  • pregnancy

  • retirement

From the Holmes and Rahe Scale of Life Events (1967)

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