PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE DURING PREGNANCY



Psychological changes during First Trimester 

• Surprise,Excitement 
• Happy state 
• Confusion 
• Dreams 
• A rapidly changing emotional state (tears , depressed ,angry at yourself or those you care about.) 
• Sudden emotional swings 
• The risk of miscarriage approaches 20 percent in the first trimester. This is a time of heightened stress and anxiety. 
• Acceptance 

Psychological changes during Second Trimester 

• A sense of general well-being develops. 
• Feel increased dependence on your partner. 
• Worry about whether your partner will be available, interested, and able to support you during this time of change. 
• Excitement of the babies movements. 
• May increase your desire to have sex with your partner. 
• May wonder if he still considers you attractive. 
• Worried about gaining weight. 

Psychological changes during Third Trimester

• Increased anxiety and concern about labor and the delivery. 
• You may feel very special. 
• Some people believe a pregnant woman's ability to function professionally is diminished. If you are still working outside the home, you may face this. So you feel……. 
• If you are not at risk for complications, you can probably continue to work up to your delivery date. 
• May need extra attention from your partner, your family, and your friends. 
• Your sex drive may diminish again. 

WORRIES DURING PREGNANCY

• I'll have a miscarriage. 
• My morning sickness is terrible! My baby isn't getting enough to eat. 
• I'll eat or drink the wrong thing -- and harm my baby. 
• I'm too stressed out -- and it's hurting the baby. 
• My baby will have a birth defect. 
• I'll go into labor too early. 
• I'll never lose all this baby weight. 
• I'll have complications 
• Sex will never be the same again. 
• Labor will be too tough or painful -- I'll never make it through. 
• What if something really gross or embarrassing will happen during delivery? 
• I'll need an emergency c-section. 
• I won't make it to the hospital in time. 
• I'm not going to be a good mom. 

Don’t stop worrying but don’t worry so much that it becomes stressful.

HOW TO REDUCE STRESS?

• Talk to someone 
• Exercise 
• Positive self talk 
• Relaxation technique 
• Mental imagery 
• Take lot of rest 
• Eat healthy food 
• Try to keep yourself happy