{
  "id": 9653313,
  "title": "‘Happy mother, happy baby’? Why telling mums-to-be not to stress can backfire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/happy-mother-happy-baby-why-telling-mums-to-be-not-to-stress-can-9653313",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-24T23:25:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/pregnancy-stress-mental-health-mother-baby-6369361"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A mother’s mental health during pregnancy is linked to her child’s development. But simply telling a mum-to-be “don’t stress” and to “be positive and happy” can backfire. Experts share 10 ways to support her mental well-being – without adding to the mum guilt.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "‘Happy mother, happy baby’? Why telling mums-to-be not to stress can backfire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/happy-mother-happy-baby-why-telling-mums-to-be-not-to-stress-can",
        "published": "2026-09-24T23:25:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}