Expecting Mindfully by Sona Dimidjian

Author:Sona Dimidjian [Dimidjian, Sona., Goodman, Sherryl H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781462540839
Publisher: Guilford Publications

Also consider another list of thoughts that often pop into women’s heads during pregnancy. Please read each thought and circle the ones that are familiar to you, the ones that tend to play most frequently or loudly during times when you’re feeling down, stressed, or overwhelmed.

I’m worried about the pain of contractions and the pain during delivery.

I’m anxious about the delivery because I’ve never experienced one before.

I’m worried about not being able to control myself during labor and fear that I’ll scream.

I’m afraid our baby will be stillborn or will die during or immediately after delivery.

I’m afraid that our baby will suffer from a physical defect or worry that something will be physically wrong with the baby.

I sometimes think that our child will be in poor health or will be prone to illnesses.

I’m worried about not regaining my figure after delivery.

I’m worried that I’m unattractive.

I’m worried about how to cope when my baby is hard to soothe.

I’m worried about whether I will be a good mother.

I’m worried about whether I might do something to harm my baby, intentionally or unintentionally.

I’m worried about finances.

I’m worried about being a stay-at-home mom.

I’m worried about balancing my work and home life.

I’m worried about whether my relationship with my partner/husband will be challenged.

I’m worried that I won’t do a good job as a new mom.

I’m worried that my baby won’t love me.

I’m worried that I won’t love my baby.

I’m worried that I won’t know what to do as a new mom.

I’m worried that I won’t be able to help my baby in the way that he or she will need.

I’m worried about not getting enough sleep.

I’m worried about physical intimacy with my partner/husband.

I’m worried about discomforts of pregnancy (such as heartburn, incontinence, back pain).

I’m worried about my weight.

I’m worried about body changes due to pregnancy and labor/delivery.

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