You and Your Baby by ACOG

Author:ACOG
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent Publishers Group
Published: 2021-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Emotional Changes

Your body is going through big changes now, and so are your emotions. The emotions you are feeling—good and bad—are normal. Ask loved ones to support you and be patient. If your emotions are affecting your work or personal relationships and you are concerned about these issues, see your ob-gyn. Pregnant women often have fears about pregnancy, labor, and delivery; the effect a child will have on their lives; and whether they will be good parents. These fears are normal.

To ease your mind, take a childbirth class to learn relaxation methods, ways to cope with labor pain, and pain relief options. To learn infant care, enroll in a newborn-care class before your due date. Many hospitals offer these courses.

Depression. For some women, depression can occur during pregnancy or after delivery, even if they have no history of it. But if you have had depression in the past, you are more likely to have it during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Women with a history of depression may need special care during and after pregnancy.

The signs of depression can seem like the normal ups and downs of pregnancy. A blue mood now and then is normal. However, you may have depression if you are sad most of the time or have any of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks:

Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day

Loss of interest in work or other activities

Feeling guilty, hopeless, or worthless

Sleeping more than normal or lying awake at night

Loss of appetite or losing weight (or eating much more than normal and gaining weight)

Feeling very tired or without energy

Having trouble paying attention and making decisions

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