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 When you’re pregnant it can sometimes seem as though you are not allowed to have other feelings as well.
You, yourself, may think that this is the way you ought to be.
In fact, just like any other nine months in your life, you’re likely to have times when you feel low.Hormonal changes taking place in your body are responsible for much of the tiredness and nausea that some women feel in the early months and for some of the emotional upsets
which can happen. You may find you cry more easily, lose your temper more, and so on. Of course, there are many other reasons why you may feel rather down.
Many Women think
‘It frightens me, wondering what I’ve got to go through. People say different things, you know, so you don’t know what to think.’
Basically it’s a lot to do with mind over matter. The thing to do is just try and relax and not be frightened. it’s happened to thousands and millions of people before you.’
You may have money worries about work or where you are going to live. You may be zipped about whether you will cope as a parent, or about whether you’re really ready to be a parent at all.Talk through these feelings together with your partner, it helps a lot. Talking about your feelings to your partner, or to someone who is close to you, is often a relief and can help you get things straight. It may help your partner too.
Anyone who is tired and run down is likely to feel rather low, whether they are pregnant or not. And don’t let the pregnancy take over your life. Keep on doing the things you enjoy. Although it’s normal to have some worries while you are pregnant and to feel a bit down from time to time, it’s a real cause for concernif you’re feeling depressed for most of the time. Whatever the reason for your unhappiness, or even if there doesn’t seem to be any reason at all, explain how you feel to your doctor, midwife or health visitor. Make sure they understand that you’re talking about something more than just feeling low.
"You will enjoy thinking of the baby. The only thing you won't enjoy is getting so big." Reference: The Baby Book |
