Keeping stress under control

Stress on the job can sap the energy you need to care for yourself and your baby. To minimize workplace stress:

• Take control. Make daily to-do lists and prioritize your tasks. Consider what you can delegate to someone else — or eliminate.
• Talk it out. Share frustrations with a supportive co-worker, friend or loved one.
• Relax. Practice relaxation techniques, such as breathing slowly or imagining yourself in a calm place. Try a prenatal yoga class, as long as your health care provider says it's OK.