Psychology Changes During Pregnancy - How to Deal with Pregnancy Stress

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

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