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Updated on 3 November 2023
Not all emotions that pregnancy brings are positive. If you suffer from depression or anxiety, your pregnancy could be much more difficult. Maintaining sound mental health during pregnancy is equally important as maintaining good physical health. Stable mental health can positively impact the whole course of the pregnancy. The mental well-being of the mother can greatly affect the child's health. Read on to find out what and how emotions can impact the mental well-being of a mother during pregnancy.
Mood swings are common during pregnancy. But if you feel low or nervous all the time, it can be a sign of some serious issue. Pregnancy stress and hormonal changes may lead to something serious. Some pregnant women can experience:
Anxiety is a feeling of worry over events that might happen. It is a fear of things like worrying about one's child's health, being a mother, and raising a child. All these fears and worries may lead to anxiety, which needs special care.
Depression is feeling low or sad or being irritable for weeks or months. Some women experience depression even before pregnancy, but it may occur during pregnancy if the mother is not happy being pregnant or there is any kind of stress from home or work.
Other emotions seen in pregnant women are:
It is sudden fear that leads to some serious physical reactions.
Eating disorders involve eating excessively or not eating at all.
Extreme mood swings from extreme excitement to extreme sadness.
Repeating some actions over and over, which are difficult to stop.
If you feel anxious or depressed, consult your doctor or therapist. You should seek treatment as soon as possible because the mother's mental health is extremely important. Share your medical history with your doctor properly so that your doctor knows events that may occur or get triggered during pregnancy. Some mothers start taking inappropriate medicines or consume alcohol, which is not good for the child or mother's health. Seek a therapist as soon as possible if you experience any issues regarding mental health during pregnancy.
Treatment for mental health problems can vary from person to person. Treatment can be given in the form of:
Always take medication as per prescription from a trained doctor, and do not stop taking any medicine suddenly, as it may have withdrawal effects that can affect the mother and the child. Always provide doctors with your complete medical history, as some medicines can have adverse effects on the baby or the baby's development and growth, leading to mutations and complications. If you have any mental health issues and planning to get pregnant, inform your doctor so that your doctor can check on your medicines to prevent any adverse effects in the future.
Talk therapy with your doctor or therapist can help greatly. Your doctor will get an idea about your needs and mental health. Share your problems with a group of friends who make you feel comfortable. Do not keep your mental stress pent up, as it may have adverse effects. You may try communicating with other pregnant women; sharing your problems will make you aware and provide immense support. Whenever you feel anxious or stressed about your pregnancy or any other issue, try talking to your family or parents so they can extend their support. This will help decrease your anxiety or depression.
Some basic exercises, yoga, or meditation can help reduce stress. Whenever you feel anxious, try to engage in some activity like walking, doing household work, watching your favourite TV shows, or going out with friends. Whenever you feel anxious or depressed, take deep breaths and call your friends or family; sharing your problems with them will make you feel better.
Strange yet true, diet and food habits help to elevate mood and mental health during pregnancy. A good meal on a colourful plate of food always cheers one up. Good food can boost one's happy hormones—endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin. These are elevated by having the right kind of diet during pregnancy. Therefore, a good diet can assist in not only keeping good physical health but also mental health in pregnancy.
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Written by
Madhavi Gupta
Dr. Madhavi Gupta is an accomplished Ayurvedic doctor specializing in Medical content writing with an experience of over 10 years.
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