Do babies actually feel our emotions while pregnant?

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I was wondering if anyone knew if this was a myth or not. I’ve been doing my best to be stress-free and happy just in case. But I’ve been finding myself crying a lot from things like baby videos, animal videos, how much I love my baby already, the vision of my man holding him, etc. Basically the usual hormonal-pregnant-woman things to cry about. But I feel guilty because I hope I’m not making him sad!

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That sounds like.happy crying so its all.good regardless x

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I think to an extent they do but I think it’s pretty severe emotions. I was in a verbally abusive relationship and while I was pregnant life was complete turmoil, I was constantly being yelled at, having doors and other things smashed and broken around me and just emotional chaos. My son was very inconsolable early on and had very bad colic. He was hands down my most difficult baby. My two girls were very easy babies, the only noticeable difference was not having the abuse my whole pregnancy. I honestly think it does make a difference.

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You're baby will be fine. I have depression and it got worse each pregnancy. Both of my pregnancies witg my toddlers were filled with deaths of loved ones. I didn't hold back in my mourning as I wasn't able to. My kids are fine and quite happy. Your baby can sense your stress, extream sadness, happiness or anger. It doesn't mean they feel the same feelings. All of what you're described is very normal in pregnancy.