FROM medical point of vision, a serious hormonal restructuring of the whole organism, which begins in the first trimester, is responsible for them. Think about it: in the first weeks, the indicators increase several times! Emotional "swings" in this state are inevitable.

From a psychological point of view, mood swings at the very beginning of the birth of a new life are due to the fact that the expectant mother is going through a serious process of self-identification, awareness of herself in a new status, and is on the verge of radical changes in life. Hence the ambivalent attitude to what is happening: on the one hand, a woman feels very vulnerable and weak, therefore she requires global attention and even hyper-care from others. On the other hand, a sense of responsibility for the future child and a sense of self-worth are growing stronger. It has been noticed that even very infantile girls often seem to “grow up overnight” when they find out about their situation.

II trimester

As a rule, this is the most emotionally stable period. The hormonal storm more or less subsides, passed, the baby begins to move, and the expectant mother can use this to determine whether everything is going well. There is a period of relative calm.

III trimester

In the third trimester, the storm may again “break out”. Why? There are several reasons for this, one of the most common is physiological. starts to put pressure on internal organs and it causes discomfort. Often, women late term experience problems with sleep, they develop edema, late toxicosis and other unpleasant symptoms. In addition, the expectant mother begins to worry about how the birth will go, and this fear also does not add to her positive attitude.

At the beginning of pregnancy, do not listen to the stories of "experienced" girlfriends about what pathologies there are in babies, how difficult it is to bear a fetus, and the like. Set yourself up for the fact that everything will be fine for you. And in the third trimester, do not read "horror stories" on the Internet about childbirth with complications. I assure you: the percentage of easy births is disproportionately higher. It's just that few people write about it.

Lyubov Timchenko

What causes mood swings?

Is it possible to predict how a woman will behave during pregnancy? Practitioners say that this is rarely possible. There are, perhaps, only two more or less working signs. First, if you experience mood swings before your period, be prepared for similar symptoms during pregnancy. And besides, many character traits of pregnant women become aggravated: for example, if you are sentimental, then you will probably shed tears over every plucked flower while waiting for a baby.

Or maybe mood swings in pregnant women are just a tactic? We have all heard many anecdotes about how ladies in an interesting position make the whole world revolve around them. Some men seriously believe that - just a trick in order to attract all possible attention to themselves. But modern medicine has long proven that frequent change mood during pregnancy is caused by really objective reasons.

Most often, I encounter violent mood swings when pregnancy comes suddenly. Therefore, the most important advice to you, girls: plan your life, plan your family and learn how to protect yourself. Every child should be desired. Those of my patients whose child did not become a “surprise” have a much more stable emotional background. In addition, explain to your loved ones, and first of all to the father of the unborn child, that all your cries and tears are not at all a manifestation of the fact that you have begun to treat them worse. Tell us about the hormonal background - many do not even know about this aspect. If they don't believe you, come to the reception together.

Lyubov Timchenko

obstetrician-gynecologist with 35 years of experience

A storm of emotions is wonderful

Everyone knows that it is extremely harmful - this is an axiom that does not seem to be questioned. Some women even develop a strong sense of guilt if they cannot control their emotions as confidently as in the “pre-pregnancy” life. But, at the same time, the symbiosis of the embryo and the mother is very harmonious, the woman and her unborn child constantly communicate, complement and influence each other. There is a theory that outbursts of emotions in a mother are also useful for the baby: in this way, she prepares the future baby for the fact that in life there is a place for a variety of feelings, and not only joyful ones. The main thing is not to accumulate anger and irritation, allow yourself to express them, and move on.

Here is what one young mother wrote on her blog: “Mood swings and the baby inside are also very necessary. So he sees what life means - which is sometimes sad, but this is not the end: mom takes it and copes with it. Required condition in order to cope, to acknowledge that it is there and allow yourself to express it. Denying the negative side of our emotions, we do not protect the baby: he sees that we are not coping. What is worth showing him is that mom lives, rejoices, is sad and sometimes annoyed. This is exactly what the baby needs to see so that he is not afraid to be born into this world.

How to reduce the intensity of passions?

It is important to remember one more rule: what is manifested is not dangerous. It is better to cry honestly, to be honestly angry when you feel like it, than to drive irritation and resentment deeper. Otherwise, a depressed state can turn into chronic depression.

And yet, if you realize that emotions constantly overwhelm you, it's a good idea to slightly reduce the intensity of passions - if only because sudden mood swings exhaust your loved ones. In the arsenal of expectant mothers there are walks on fresh air, calm music and meditation, yoga for pregnant women, weak motherwort tea (if there are no contraindications), and just pleasant communication with loved ones.

mood during pregnancy early dates can change like a sinusoid, from strong to weak, from joyful to depressed, from confidence to fear about the future. Changes in the body and the conditions of your life play a big role in this.

Internal physiological changes accompanying the onset of pregnancy play a primary and key role. The restructuring of the body and the emotional state during pregnancy in the early stages are inseparable from each other:

• . Taste sensations change. As a result, the mood can also change. Some products (even previously loved ones) can be unbearable in taste, up to disgust. On the contrary, other foods will cause a passionate desire to eat them and as much as possible. You may also want to either not eat anything at all, or the feeling of hunger will haunt you all day long. In both cases, you should eat as recommended by your doctor - changes in mood and appetite in early pregnancy should not greatly affect the diet necessary for your health and the health of the baby.
• Restructuring in the central nervous system. The brain (or rather, its small but very important structural part - the hypothalamus) qualitatively and quantitatively controls the regulation of hormones. And hormones - mood, and quite long. It is impossible to regulate the work of the hypothalamus on your own, so you need to adapt and be prepared for the fact that the mood can change very much: from irritability and even anger to tears of happiness. An event and details that previously did not affect you can cause a very strong emotional reaction, and something that previously worried, disturbed or pleased you may no longer affect you. By the way, this may also apply to the perception of sounds, you may want to listen to certain music more often, or maybe you will be comfortable mostly in silence.
• Metamorphoses of smell. Closely associated with changes in the central nervous system. Previously beloved perfumes can at best cause rejection and misunderstanding of how they could previously be used and admired. The same goes for food and cooking.

Smell is the strongest stimulant of memories and mood. If there have been changes in the perception of smells, you should surround yourself with those smells that cause, if not admiration, but at least a neutral attitude. Buy new perfumes, change something in the kitchen. You can’t ignore it: mood swings due to smell can be a cause of stress.

pathology in the mood

Far from always emotional swings and changes in mood can be explained solely by physiological reasons.

• Asthenia is a severe decline, weakness and general constant drowsiness. Those tasks and responsibilities that were previously easy to do, seem impossible. Possible pallor and circles under the eyes. It is better to overcome this condition with rest and sleep, regular meals, and a walk in the fresh air. The main thing is not to bother yourself with activities that require strong emotional or physical involvement, so as not to expend energy that should be spent on restoring a healthy state.
• Stress during pregnancy in the early stages is a normal and frequent occurrence, since pregnancy, although natural, is very stressful. And you should organize your day so that pregnancy remains the only strong load. The severity of stress in each person is individual and does not change much over the course of life. If you feel stressed, you should either sleep or switch to a pleasant activity, such as a hobby. This will distract you, and pleasant and desirable activities in themselves are not sources of stress.
• Depression in early pregnancy is actually rare. More often, a depressive syndrome occurs after childbirth (the so-called postpartum depression).

Depression

A serious psychiatric diagnosis that is treated with medication: often requires the simultaneous intervention of both a psychiatrist and a psychologist.

What causes depression:

• depressed mood after waking from sleep. Often the mood improves significantly with the onset of the late evening;
• simultaneous feeling of irritability and weakness;
• the feeling that the world has lost its colors, everything may seem gray;
• reluctance and a feeling of physical impossibility to do something. Severely weakened will.
• regular self-deprecating thoughts (“I am a bad woman and mother”, “I do not deserve life on earth”, “My whole life is terrible and meaningless”);
• suicidal thoughts and plans;
• self-harm attempts.

The above signs are also typical for asthenia and for the usual. These are sufficient reasons to consult a specialist.

Depression is a disease that needs to be treated. If most of the symptoms described above have been observed for more than two weeks (or the last three have only made themselves felt), you should immediately contact a psychotherapist. If a woman has harmed herself or attempted suicide, immediate psychiatric help is needed.

How to deal with depression

We recommend that you accept changes in your mood as normal. Self-acceptance is often the best medicine. A change in mood during pregnancy in the early stages is a normal and correct signal, indicating that the necessary restructuring of the body is taking place.

You should more often turn to what brings joy and satisfaction, which can distract from everything bad (for each woman, of course, this is individual): a walk in the fresh air, reading books, watching movies, going to the theater or museum, cooking, work ( working during pregnancy is not harmful, but it’s impossible to recycle, and if possible, if there is a choice between work and taking care of yourself and your health, you need to choose the second), hobbies and hobbies (moreover, new hobbies may appear during this period), (which , of course, cannot and should not replace everything). In some women, sexual desire fades in the early stages, and even for the entire period of pregnancy; and for some, on the contrary, libido only intensifies. If you are concerned about this issue, then talk to your doctor, almost always sex during pregnancy is harmless and rather beneficial.

Professional help

Sometimes there may be a need for the help of specialists: an observing doctor or a psychologist.

You are not alone in your experiences, mood swings during early pregnancy occur to one degree or another in every woman. Accept your changes as normal and natural. Do not self-diagnose - if you have doubts about your health or emotional state, do not hesitate to consult a doctor. Watch your diet and sleep patterns. Try to be in such conditions in which the mood, if it changes, is only for the better.

Before using any drugs, be sure to consult your doctor if there are any contraindications. You should not self-medicate!

It's no secret that the inner mood significantly affects the quality of life. In a good mood, all problems quickly find their solution, and you don’t pay attention to many troubles at all. But as soon as the mood deteriorates, life immediately seems gray and bleak. And if there is such a dependence of thoughts, behavior and perception of the world on mood, then it can be used in the opposite direction, performing certain actions to control one's own emotions. This does not mean at all that you need to forbid yourself to feel and experience by putting on a “stone mask”: this method just becomes a direct road to various psychological and psychosomatic problems. But you can learn to “turn” negative emotions into neutral or positive ones, to reduce their “degree”. The main thing is to stop feeling sorry for yourself and start acting!

Method number 1. Mimic gymnastics helps to manage emotions

In psychology, it is believed that the human body, its thoughts and feelings are interconnected, therefore, it is possible to control emotions with the help of one's own thoughts and bodily manifestations.

The easiest way, although it takes a lot of practice, is to smile and maintain a smile on your face for a few minutes, despite the lowered mood. The facial expressions of joy transmit a signal of well-being to the brain, and it rebuilds the work of consciousness in a positive way. Regular use such mimic gymnastics will help the psyche to spend less and less time on restructuring. Especially if you supplement these exercises with mental suggestion: “Everything will be fine!”, “Everything will work out”, “I am the happiest!” etc.

Regular training in facial exercises of joy and auto-training allow you to start the transformation process negative emotions and make mood management a habit.

Method number 2. The rule of "here and now" will help to be in the present time

Often the mood of a pregnant woman begins to change when she imagines the future or remembers past troubles. It's time to say "stop" to yourself and not to make an elephant out of a fly.

Try to inspire yourself with the idea that the past no longer matters, and the future will come later, so now it’s better to think about the present moment, driving away fears and replacing them by focusing on the positive aspects of your pregnancy (for example, a recent visit to the doctor showed that weight gain is normal , or according to the results of ultrasound, the child develops correctly).

And also bring yourself back to the reality of the current moment, switching from thoughts to sensations. As soon as you begin to notice that the mood is spoiling, listen to yourself and your baby. Try to determine how the child turned in his stomach, what place he pushed you, try to feel the little toe on his left foot, etc. Ask yourself the question: “What do I hear now?”, “What colors surround me?”, “Is the wind blowing? » Such sensations allow you to feel "here and now" and return harmony to the emotional sphere.

Method number 3. "Safe place"

Often, a bad mood during pregnancy occurs as a reaction to stress, fatigue, anxiety, and all these manifestations may not even be realized. And a bad mood in this case is a signal to take a break and just relax, calm down or sleep.

This will help to create a so-called "safe place" for yourself, with which serenity and positive emotions will be associated. For someone perfect place relaxation is a homely bed with a delicate aroma of fresh linen, and the other one feels good under a blanket by the window with a cup of hot tea and a favorite book. Some people feel as comfortable as possible in a proven spa, and for many, the image of a safe place stretches from childhood: a parent’s apartment, a dacha…

The main thing is that you feel comfortable there, and you can easily get there if necessary. Such a place will serve you as a kind of “anchor” of security, positive emotions and help you get rid of negativity.

Method number 4. Communication with pregnant women: looking for allies

If communication on the topic of pregnancy causes more irritation than smiles, remember your interests. A discussion book club, a page for discussing the best culinary recipes, a travel forum… Sometimes half an hour a day is enough to communicate with like-minded people so that life takes on colors again.

Method number 5. Action plan for maternity leave

Often on maternity leave, the general background of mood is lowered for no apparent reason. This is due to boredom and monotony, especially if before pregnancy the woman led a fairly active lifestyle or was busy at work. Now, when there are no urgent matters on the horizon, it becomes somehow uncomfortable.

In this case, a simple list of activities for the day will help. As soon as you feel that your mood is getting worse, arm yourself with a piece of paper and a pen, as well as posters with a schedule of events for the near future. Sometimes we don’t even notice how many interesting things are happening around, we forget about what we have been planning to do for a long time and what we wanted to learn.

But it is productive time spent that gives a feeling of satisfaction. So start planning by including a variety of activities on your personal list. For example, morning yoga for pregnant women, a walk to a distant park to scout out a place where to walk with a stroller, a visit to a flower exhibition, a scrapbooking webinar in the evening, etc.

Such a plan can be drawn up every day or you can write down the desired actions and activities for the week. In any case, one look at the impressive list of interesting events will be enough to cheer up.

Method number 6. Color therapy for pregnant women

Information received from sensory receptors is able to form certain emotions during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to surround yourself during pregnancy. nice pictures, sounds, smells and even fabrics! One of the simplest but effective techniques that help regulate mood - color therapy - is based on the effect of various shades on the human psyche.

Bring bright colors into your home and workplace (of course, if these are the colors you like), change the curtains, buy a new table lamp ... Finally, make sure that your house constantly has flowering houseplants or beautiful bouquets in a vase. Get a new scarf or handbag interesting color, to match the spring mood. Dullness and monotony of shades provoke bouts of melancholy during pregnancy. But the red color fills with energy, positive emotions, the desire to move and create, you just need not to overdo it with its quantity. Yellow uplifts the mood, gives spiritual lightness; green - gives discharge nervous tension relieves irritation and fatigue. With blue, it is also important to know the measure, because it evokes a feeling of peace, inspires, but at the same time can cause “philosophical” sadness. Very toning Orange color and blue is calming.

Method number 7. Anticipation of pleasure during pregnancy

A wonderful feeling that is so familiar to us in childhood, but often disappears in adulthood - anticipation. It can fill any day with joy, because the expectation of pleasure is often brighter and more joyful than the pleasure itself.

Pampering in the form of an unplanned purchase, a cake or an old favorite movie, of course, cheers up, but the effect can be enhanced if you deliberately delay receiving these “bonuses”. For example, leave a cake in the fridge and promise yourself to eat it after work, or not finish reading a fascinating book in the evening, leaving the most interesting until the next day. By signing up for a photo shoot with a good photographer in advance, you can mark the day of shooting on the wall calendar and rejoice at its approach, imagining how the photos will turn out.

There are many options for creating such a “waiting for a miracle”, it is important to find a middle ground in the time of delaying pleasure so that the waiting process does not drag on for too long and the feeling of anticipation does not disappear.

Method number 8. "Book of happiness" for expectant mothers

Unfortunately, we often fixate on negative moments in our lives, notice minor troubles, and take something positive for granted and do not detain our attention on it. And then it turns out: "What's the fun if nothing good happened?"

The “Book of Happiness”, which can be made from an ordinary notebook or notebook, will help to change this stereotype. Its meaning is to write down 5-10 joyful events that happened to you every day. For example, the baby pushed, the husband arrived from work early, his favorite cookies were brought to the store, etc. It would seem that these are some little things, but our life consists of them. At first, it will be difficult to get the required number of entries, but after a few days you will realize that there are much more than 5-10. And having learned to notice these positive moments, you will begin to sincerely rejoice at them, and then there will simply be no reason for a bad mood, because the “Book of Happiness” will always be at hand.

Method number 9. In life there is always a place for good deeds

Sometimes, in order to correct your mood during pregnancy, you need to switch your attention from yourself to others. There are many living beings in the world who need this or that help, and you can provide it.

Surely there are orphanages, nursing homes or animal shelters near you. There are also different charitable foundations and organizations. And among your friends there may be those who really need support. Try to do a selfless good deed and bring joy to another. Visit a lonely retired neighbor, sort through your books or clothes and take some to Orphanage. Let goodness into your heart, and you will see that the world is changing along with your mood.

Method number 10. A bad mood is born in thoughts, but is afraid of action

Perhaps you have some ideas that you would like to implement, but do not yet have sufficient opportunities for this. It is important that these plans are really desirable, and the thoughts about them are pleasant.

It can be a dream of your own home, a trip to the sea after the birth of a baby, organizing a wedding anniversary ... Realizing that you are not in a good mood, take a comfortable position, close your eyes and mentally, in detail, imagine your dream. Take your time, try to think through everything in detail, to the smallest detail, until you feel a pleasant inspiration. If it is difficult to draw pictures in the imagination, and thoughts go astray, you can use improvised means and make sketches. It’s good if you manage to dream out loud with your husband. Such a conversation not only cheers up, but also brings the spouses together with a joint idea. A dream allows you to understand: no matter what trouble happens, there is something good ahead, which you should strive for.

Bad mood born in thoughts, but afraid of action. So it's time to take matters into your own hands and not let your emotions ruin your day, your holiday, or your entire pregnancy. After all, time flies very quickly, and you need to use it as much as possible with benefit.

Sadness, where did you come from?

Tears, irritation, resentment over trifles - it would seem that all this can be attributed to the usual vagaries of pregnancy, but every moment of mood decline has its own justification:

• Hormonal changes in the body. The physiological "charms" of pregnancy are a common cause of an unstable emotional background expectant mother. She gets tired faster, feels unwell.
• Psychological changes. Uncertainty in one's own abilities, anxiety for the future, a sense of impending changes ... Everything related to an “interesting situation” can either please or frighten the expectant mother, provoking instability of peace of mind.
• Small and big troubles. It happens that people around them also add fuel to the fire, not taking into account that a sensitive pregnant woman does not need so much to spoil her mood. What can we say about life circumstances that are really a reason for frustration?
• Protracted adaptation to pregnancy. It also happens that a woman feels good, and does not suffer from increased anxiety, and there are no troubles, but her mood is still at zero. The reason in this case may be a long-term adaptation to your new status, nostalgia for the old, pre-pregnant times, or high expectations from the very period of pregnancy.

It would seem that there is nothing wrong with allowing yourself to be sad sometimes. But if periods of bad mood drag on or "cover" with unenviable regularity, it becomes simply necessary to raise it. And this applies to both pregnant women and the rest.

If this is the first pregnancy for a woman, then to all the other emotions that every woman experiences during pregnancy, the fear of the unknown before the birth process, the establishment of breastfeeding, as well as uncertainty in their own maternal powers. Everyone advises not to worry, to pamper yourself and the baby, and a woman sometimes feels lonely and depressed.

What happens to her mood, why is it so changeable?

Mood swings in pregnancy: causes and effects

First of all, the emotional state of a pregnant woman is associated with her physiological changes. And the health of a woman changes from the very first moment of the birth of a new life in her.

The hormonal system of the expectant mother is being rebuilt, because in the first months of pregnancy, how the child will develop depends on the amount of reproductive hormones. Often, doctors prescribe hormonal drugs to a woman if the causes of failures in endocrinology are known. And therefore, along with joy, disturbing thoughts, irritability and dissatisfaction with oneself and others come to mind.

It is impossible not to note such a reason as early toxicosis. Most women before 14-15 weeks of pregnancy experience unpleasant states of nausea and dizziness. It would seem that you need to eat properly and fully, and besides water with lemon juice or crackers the body does not accept anything.

The middle of pregnancy is the most fertile time for the expectant mother, and for her family and friends. Hormones return to normal, toxicosis stops, the baby begins to move - the most joyful sensations fill the woman.

Near the end of pregnancy the body is fully adapted to a new state, and mood swings still happen quite often. The baby who has grown up in the stomach is located as it suits him, and the mother experiences pain and discomfort either in the back, or in the stomach, or in the bladder. At such moments, the mood changes, insomnia worries, poor appetite, I want to “unfasten” my stomach and straighten my back.

All of the above reasons for mood swings in women are quite objective, and one can sympathize with those mothers whose relatives do not support and do not understand them.

Positive mood of the mother guarding the health of the baby

Of course, everyone advises a pregnant woman think positively, take care of yourself, drive away anxieties and sorrows, think about the baby and enjoy the situation. A calm mother is a calm baby.

A good, positive mood of a pregnant woman is not only a guarantee of the health of the baby and mother. The future dad is also worried and waiting. And on his shoulders is also the responsibility for material well-being, so that the load on the psyche during the period of bearing a child is increased for all family members.

Note to future dads: nice words, small gifts for no reason, joint walks, shopping and preparations for the birth - all this will help to avoid serious mood swings in women in all months of pregnancy. A woman should not be left alone with a changing body and anxiety for the future of the baby.

How to manage whims during pregnancy

And if a woman understands that there are no serious reasons for concern, that the pregnancy is developing well, and everyone will be happy with the appearance of a new person, and yet she is sad? How to understand your inner state, how to distinguish a whim from a serious reason for frustration?

If the grief of a pregnant woman is associated with her physiological changes, then this fact must either be experienced or help oneself cope with ailments in medical ways.

In cases where whims are associated with an addiction to food, drink or any action, you can use the following methods:

• Occupation permitted physical education. Meditation, Pilates, yoga for pregnant women will distract a woman from various thoughts and obsessive desires.
• Maintaining a nutritious diet. It is almost impossible for a hungry pregnant woman to resist the desire to eat everything at once, and often these products are incompatible and not healthy. Sweets, smoked products, products with large quantity food colorings and additives should still be replaced with fruits, vegetables, nuts.
• Maintaining a positive attitude, reading thematic literature, watching family movies, reasonable spending on a dowry for a baby - this will help a capricious pregnant woman find harmony.

Keeping a Good Mood During Pregnancy

Preserve, strengthen nervous system and, first of all, the future mother herself can and should meet the birth of a baby with confidence in her abilities.

In many ways, mood swings in pregnant women are due to the fact that they think a lot about the future. BUT gotta learn to live for today, to solve problems that have already arisen, and not far-fetched. On the contrary, at this time it is worth trusting loved ones, let them take care of the well-being of the family, and the mother will think about the baby.

Important accept your pregnancy, enjoy the fact that the baby grows, develops, subjugates the mother to his will. Then he will fully repay her for the discomfort and physical ailment with affection and love.

keep balanced state of mind communication with other pregnant women, attending courses and trainings, openness and goodwill to everyone around help. You should not withdraw into yourself and give free rein to fears and anxieties, and if there are serious psychological problems associated with the new situation, then you can turn to a psychologist for help.

You can't just think about the baby all the time! After all, there is a family that should provide assistance to a woman during pregnancy, and she herself should receive attention and care from the expectant mother, especially if there are already older children.

The waiting period for the baby concerns those who are already waiting for him, and those who are not yet aware of his imminent appearance. So, a pregnant woman needs the support not only of her family, but also of colleagues at work, medical staff, and even random fellow travelers in transport. A pregnant woman deserves respect, understanding, indulgence and care!

Have a good mood!

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About sudden mood swings during pregnancy and how to deal with them.

Have a good mood, future mothers!

Are you pregnant and have noticed that you have become too capricious lately? They are usually due to hormonal changes in your body that affect levels of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers that transmit nerve impulses in the brain). Usually, "capriciousness" in a future mother flares up between the 6th and, decreases slightly in the second trimester, and then reappears towards the end of pregnancy.

Women react to these changes in different ways. Some mothers simply feel short-term bursts of emotionality, while others may become anxious and even.

Pregnancy can be quite a stressful time. In place of the crazy feeling of joy that you will soon become a mother, other, more disturbing thoughts gradually begin to come. You may be worried about whether you will be a good mother, whether your child will be healthy, and how having a child in your family will affect your financial situation. In addition, you may worry that your relationship with your spouse and your other children will go to another level, and you are unlikely to be able to devote as much time to them as before.

Even if your child is very desirable, from time to time you may experience mixed feelings about pregnancy and fears about the future. As your pregnancy progresses, your body will change and you may feel unattractive in your own eyes or notice some changes in your spouse's behavior.

Finally, the physical symptoms of pregnancy, such as heartburn, constant fatigue, and frequent urination, can also be difficult. Therefore, do not be surprised that at some point you realize that you have lost control of both your body and your usual life!

How can mood swings be managed?

Try to remind yourself more often that this is an absolutely normal phenomenon, and not only you suffer from excessive emotionality!

1. take it easy . Resist the urge to do everything at once, and do not pre-emptively prepare the house for the appearance of a child in it. You can equip the nursery and buy children's things when you go to maternity leave! You can gradually make a list of everything you need to do and buy, so that you don’t forget anything later.

2. Spend more time with your spouse and children . Remember that your life is not only focused on a baby who has not even been born yet, especially if you already have older children! And your spouse needs you to tell him at least once in a while that you still love him. Spending time together will help you take your mind off your condition and prevent sudden changes in your mood. If prosperity and peace reign in your family, then both your husband and your children will become good helpers to you after the birth of a child!

3. Do what gives you pleasure . You can just spend time relaxing, watching your favorite movie or reading a book, you can go for a walk or go to a cafe with a friend, or visit the zoo with your children, or take them to rides.

4. Talk to your spouse about everything that worries you . As a rule, if you share your worries and fears with your husband or close friend, you will feel better just by speaking out. And it is quite possible that after such a conversation it will seem to you that your “universal” problem will turn out to be a trifle! In addition, frankness is a sure step towards strengthening trusting relationship with a spouse.

5. Learn to manage your emotions . Instead of letting disappointments build up in your life, find ways to eliminate them. Get plenty of sleep, eat well, and do not forget about fun activities! Identify the source of stress in your life and change everything you can for the better.

What to do if moodiness does not go away?

If your mood swings last more than two weeks and you feel like the condition is getting worse, be sure to tell your doctor about it and ask for a referral to a psychotherapist. You may be among the 10% of pregnant women who suffer from mild to moderate depression during pregnancy.

If your mood swings become more frequent and intense, you may have a condition called bipolar disorder, in which depression can turn into mania.

If you suspect that you have serious professional help in their treatment while you are still pregnant. Research has shown that unresolved emotional problems in the mother can affect the child's physical and psychological health, and they also increase the risk of premature birth and lead to postpartum depression.

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