What emotions does a pregnant woman evoke in you? Most likely, like most - a smile, sympathy, affection, and sometimes a slight envy. After all, from the outside it seems like it's so great to be pregnant! Unfortunately, not everything is as rosy as it seems at first glance. 80% of pregnant women face such a big problem as depression during pregnancy. This is a really difficult morale that is not always easy to deal with. But it is necessary.
What can be associated with depression during pregnancy?
Quite often, it occurs in those women who, before pregnancy, led an active lifestyle, were such energizers. In this case, it can be very difficult to moderate your ardor and make the rhythm of life more calm. But this is necessary, because under your heart you now have a little man who will definitely not be happy if mommy decides to work 12 hours a day, jump with a parachute or go downhill skiing.
During pregnancy, you have to forget about your extreme hobbies for a while, and this can be quite difficult. As a result, the woman becomes simply bored, tired of the monotony, sitting around. Hence the bad mood, which turns into depression.
Hormonal changes also play against you. Not only are women themselves quite emotional (much more emotional than men), but during pregnancy, emotionality and sensitivity increase significantly. And this is very difficult to deal with.
Every pregnant woman (and her husband) is familiar with sudden mood swings when she laughed half an hour ago, and now she is shedding tears for no reason. Do not try to find this reason, it is impossible. The woman herself cannot explain why this is happening.
Depression during pregnancy can start when a woman feels lonely. For example, her husband is constantly at work, but she is simply bored, has nothing to do, she wants someone to hug and stay around. Pregnant women need more attention, care, grooming and nurturing. In order not to face then such a serious problem as depression during pregnancy.
Therefore, dear men, tune in to the fact that the next 9 months you will have hard times. But you are men ?! You can and you know how to make your loved one happy. Today - flowers, tomorrow - a surprise, the day after tomorrow - a new purchase for her. Please your woman, very soon she will please you much more!
How to avoid depression during pregnancy?
Lovely women, the most important thing is to watch your emotions! Don't go to extremes. If you feel that you are starting to get depressed, take action - meet with a girlfriend, go to the cinema (cafe, karaoke, park) with your husband, go shopping, please yourself with something. Do whatever you want, but your mood shouldn't be bad. You know, a great activity - go to the children's store. Buy something for your little one. It’s such a fun activity, and it’s also a great way to distract yourself from sad thoughts.
You are a mother-to-be. Think not about yourself, but about the child. Your baby perfectly feels everything that is happening to you. You don't want your bad mood to be passed on to him, do you? After all, you sincerely wish your little one only the best! So do not grieve him. Relax, have fun, enjoy life. You have no reason to be sad! You are a mother-to-be. And this is a great reason to smile 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
I sincerely wish you that your pregnancy will be positive! May each new day be better than the previous one. You are the most beautiful, the happiest now, remember this. I hope you never learn firsthand what depression is during pregnancy. Enjoy your pregnancy, this is the most wonderful time.
