There are definite physical changes to your body when you've conceived, these changes become apparent over time, like increase in bust line and eventually waist line.
The hormones estrogen,progesterone,human placental lactogen are largely responsible for mood swings.
Your emotions also undergo changes, sometimes this is overly dramatic or subtle.
Some women have heightened emotions, they could rage over being ignored, because the tea is cold or weepy over a kiss.
Everyone responds differently to these changes, some women are just excitable while others are anxious and depressed. They could move from being very excited about the baby and then wonder if they truly want to be pregnant.
As the immediate realisation of what pregnancy, childbirth and raising children entails, any woman would naturally wonder what she's getting herself into with this baby business.
From buying supplements to ante natal care to setting up the nursery to thoughts of how to ensure that you give birth and raise a healthy child, how to ensure the emotional development of your child and establish good self-esteem? The list goes on and on.
It's a lot to think about and plan for to be honest, it can get overwhelming.
WHAT TO DO:
1. You need to talk to someone
Air out your fears and concerns. sometimes, saying your fears out loud can help you realise how absolutely ridiculous you are being...
Your doctor can answer all the medical questions, your mum, sister or partner can just listen to the other stuff that scares you and just hold you if you need it, and assure you that everything will be fine. What you need most is love, reassurance and support.
2. Play time
Relax, rest, sleep if you feel lethargic. This is not the time to move cupboards n clean the attic.When your body wants rest give it all the rest it can take.
Read a book, chill with some John legend playing in the back background.
3. Decompress.
You need to deflect every fearful thought, and avoid all sources of stress. Just let it go! Distract yourself with something fun. Do what you enjoy. Keep yourself pleasantly occupied.Ease up on meditating on the chores and lists and plans and "what if's". Just have fun.
If you still feel terribly anxious or depressed try yoga or Lamaze classes.If that has no effect please see your doctor, it's possible that the situation may be a bit more serious than it seems, the sooner it's treated whilst you are pregnant the better for you and your baby.
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