Assertive communication is important for good relationships and social health. Why would it be particularly important for someone with a chronic condition to have assertive communication skills when interacting with medical professionals?

Major sources of stress, such as a death or divorce, problems in family relationships, job loss, school, and substance abuse, can trigger or aggravate some mental disorders in some people. but not everyone who goes through those things develops a mental illness

You should only go in for less than 10 minutes at a time, or avoid them altogether, especially in the early weeks. studies have shown an increased risk for birth defects in babies of women who had an elevated temperature before 7 weeks of  pregnancy.