The 2 types of treatment for mental health problems in pregnancy are talking therapies and medicine. Talking therapies can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. If you decide to take medicine while you are pregnant your doctor will explain how this may affect your baby. Try not to worry — you will be offered the safest medicine at the lowest amount that will still work.
There are many mental health problems you could experience in pregnancy. They can happen at any time, even if this is not your first pregnancy. You may also find it hard to cope with your body changing shape, particularly if you have had an eating disorder. Get advice about looking after your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic:. Try to limit the time you spend mulling over your concerns, and give yourself a rest from being future-oriented.
Instead, focus on your unborn baby and take time to enjoy being pregnant. Many expectant mums find it helpful to practise mindfulness techniques or do something they enjoy MIND, Using mindfulness can give your brain a rest from worrying, which will improve your mood and may help you to see things more clearly and in perspective Dunn et al, Listening to music can be helpful in calming emotions and enhancing wellbeing in pregnancy Nwebube et al, Writing about your emotions and noting down how you feel about stressful events can also be a good tool for managing stress and anxiety Ulrich and Lutgendorf, It is important to recognise that there is a difference between normal pregnancy emotions and a mental health issue.
Pregnancy can be a time when women experience mental health issues for the first time NHS, Always see your GP or your midwife if you:. If you have had depression or anxiety or any other mental health diagnosis in the past, then talk through this with your midwife early in your pregnancy. A relapse can be possible during pregnancy or after you give birth NICE, Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: We also offer antenatal courses which are a great way to find out more about birth, labour and life with a new baby.
NICE publishes a booklet Mental health problems during pregnancy and after giving birth covering antenatal and postnatal depression. Archives of Women Mental Health. NHS Inform. NHS Direct Wales. NHS Start4life. Society for Endricinology. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. When it comes to content, our aim is simple: every parent should have access to information they can trust. All of our articles have been thoroughly researched and are based on the latest evidence from reputable and robust sources.
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Morning sickness dissipates, you start to show, which means that even strangers treat you like a celebrity, and you begin to feel the baby move. The abstract idea of "baby? At this point, you are likely to find yourself beaming from ear to ear, laughing out loud in the middle of a dull meeting, and ravishing your husband in the bedroom more blood flowing through your body can make you feel more sexual, Dr. Puryear says. Once you get closer to your due date , your euphoria can morph into crabbiness as you grow larger, making sleep an impossible task.
You may start to worry about the actual mechanics of childbirth "This has to come out of there? At this point you might snap at everyone, especially your partner, who is probably clueless about how to help.
I am not too proud of the time I insisted my husband go out at 11 p. The other major manifestation of the loonies at this stage is the powerful urge to clean and organize.
This is due both to an increase of oxytocin, the nesting hormone that prepares your uterus for labor and your breasts for nursing, and a sort of emotional last stand. Sometimes these nesting instincts can take on comic proportions: "About two weeks before I was due, I suddenly decided I had to bake for all the people who would come to see the baby," says Jennifer, a New York mom of one.
We still have some. Want any? Whether you're sobbing at Pampers commercials or maniacally folding laundry, here are some ways to get through the crazies:. Know that it's normal. Accept the fact that you will be happy sometimes, stressed out and worried other times.
It has nothing to do with how much you'll love the baby. Talk to other moms. Find a support group in person or online, or make a weekly decaf coffee date with another pregnant friend so you can compare notes and laugh at each other's nuttiness. Pamper yourself. Yes, you have lots to do, but make sure you block out time to relax by reading a favorite book or getting a pregnancy massage. Help your partner help you.
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