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psycological changes in pregnant woman
من طرف ghonem الإثنين مارس 08, 2010 8:56 pm
Psychological Changes in the
First Trimester
Most people believe
that all pregnant women are glowing and happy. The truth is that women
experience many emotions during pregnancy, starting with the first trimester.
Mind-Body Interactions in the Mother-to-be
Although all pregnancies have certain general similarities, each
pregnancy is special. Shifts in your body image, changes in your hormones, and
your attitude toward cultural pressures and expectations all combine to make
your pregnancy unique.
Each of the physical landmarks of pregnancy is accompanied by specific
psychological issues that affect your perception of that particular part of
your pregnancy. For example, if your pregnancy was planned and wished for, you
and your partner undoubtedly responded with joy and anticipation to the news
that you have conceived. If the pregnancy was unexpected, you may initially
have mixed feelings about it.
Interactions between your body and your mind occur throughout your
pregnancy. For example, a high level of stress in your life or negative
feelings about being pregnant may contribute to some of the nausea that occurs
in the first trimester (three months). And the nausea and vomiting may make you
feel less than enthusiastic about your pregnancy.
It's important to remember that because of this interaction between mind
and body during pregnancy, trying to maintain a positive outlook may actually
alleviate some physical ills.
The First Trimester
Numerous psychological changes occur once you are aware that you are pregnant.
Although you may not look any different to other people for weeks to come, you
start to feel a number of changes beginning. A rapidly changing emotional state
is one of them. Your usual emotional highs and lows are magnified at this time,
and if this is your first pregnancy, these feelings may confuse you. Situations
that normally would not bother you provoke you to tears or cause you to become
depressed or angry at yourself or those you care about.
These sudden emotional swings are more pronounced in some women than in
others. This depends on your personality structure, the kind of stress you are
experiencing, and the emotional support you are receiving, as well as hormonal
changes in your body.
Since the risk of miscarriage approaches 20 percent in the first trimester, you
may worry about whether the pregnancy will continue. If you have had a previous
miscarriage, this is a time of heightened stress and anxiety.
Talking to a friend or a counselor might be very helpful at this time,
especially if the feelings of anxiety and tension appear to significantly
interfere with your day-to-day activities. Also, it is important to try to get
as much rest as you can during the first trimester because rest helps you feel
better. If there is a lot of stress in your life, you may want to modify it, if
possible, or attempt to learn some relaxation techniques to help you cope with
it. Meditation and yoga are two helpful relaxation techniques.
Relaxation techniques will continue to benefit the expectant mother throughout
her pregnancy. Go to the next page to learn about the changes that happen
during the second trimester.
Psychological Changes in the
Second Trimester
After the emotional
stress and anxiety of the first trimester, you can expect a lighter mood in the
second trimester, but there are still issues that can come up for expectant
mothers.
During the second trimester (months four through six), a sense of general
well-being develops. The fear of miscarriage has usually disappeared, and the
physical discomforts of the first trimester have diminished.
The most overwhelming event during the second trimester occurs at the time of
fetal movement. In first-time mothers, this generally occurs at about 20 weeks.
It can occur a little bit earlier if this is a second or subsequent child.
Psychologically, you may begin to feel increased dependence on your
partner. You have more needs than usual, and you may worry about whether your
partner will be available, interested, and able to support you during this time
of change.
During the second trimester, both vaginal lubrication and blood flow to the
pelvic region increase. These changes, plus the diminishing of the nausea and
breast sensitivity of the first trimester, may increase your desire to have sex
with your partner. You may wonder if he still considers you attractive. Some
women and men, particularly in this weight-conscious society, associate weight
gain with unattractiveness. Talking to each other about this should help
alleviate many of your fears and misconceptions, so you and your partner can
enjoy a healthy sex life during your second trimester.
As the expectant mother's body continues to change rapidly, so do her emotions.
Go to the next page to find out what changes occur during the third trimester
Psychological Changes in the
Third Trimester
After the second
trimester, expectant mothers begin to prepare for childbirth, both physically
and emotionally.
The third trimester is the time of anticipation. Soon the nine months will come
to an end, and your baby will be born. First-time mothers usually have
increased anxiety and concern about labor and the delivery. Prepared childbirth
classes, usually begun in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy, are very
helpful for educating parents-to-be about what they can expect.
Usually by the time the third
trimester has arrived, any ambivalent feelings about the pregnancy have been
resolved. During this time, you may feel very special. If you have had
difficulty with infertility, the pregnancy may take on more than the usual
significance.
During the third
trimester, the baby begins to take on an identity of his or her own. You may
set up the nursery at this time and make the final decision about a name for
your child.
Some people treat a pregnant woman in a deferential way. They may offer her a
chair in a crowded room or a seat on a crowded bus. However, this deferential
treatment has some negative aspects as well. Some people believe a pregnant
woman's ability to function professionally is diminished. If you are still
working outside the home, you may face this.
Also, many first-time mothers report that their coworkers become increasingly
anxious as the delivery date approaches, and you may find yourself needing to
re-assure coworkers that you feel fine. Talking with a colleague who has been
through a pregnancy and continued working can be particularly helpful. She can
share with you how she dealt with her work situation.
If you are not at risk for complications, you can probably continue to work up
to your delivery date. But many other factors affect this decision -- finances,
health benefits, and so on. Make your decision based upon your own needs. Many
women work until their due date. Others find they want some transition time
away from their employment before their child is born.
How you feel about the physical limitations of the third trimester is a
reflection of your concerns and feelings about impending motherhood. First-time
mothers have a great deal of anxiety about whether they will know when labor
will start. In women who have had previous children, Braxton Hicks contractions
may be so strong that they also may not know when real labor has started.
During this time, you may need extra attention from your partner, your family,
and your friends. You may need reassurance regarding your physical appearance,
especially if your sex drive has diminished again, as well as reassurance
regarding your ability to be a good parent.
Now you've got the tools you need to navigate the psychological changes that
happen to the expectant mother during her waking hours. Go to the next page to
discover common dreams that pregnant women experience.
First Trimester
Most people believe
that all pregnant women are glowing and happy. The truth is that women
experience many emotions during pregnancy, starting with the first trimester.
Mind-Body Interactions in the Mother-to-be
Although all pregnancies have certain general similarities, each
pregnancy is special. Shifts in your body image, changes in your hormones, and
your attitude toward cultural pressures and expectations all combine to make
your pregnancy unique.
Each of the physical landmarks of pregnancy is accompanied by specific
psychological issues that affect your perception of that particular part of
your pregnancy. For example, if your pregnancy was planned and wished for, you
and your partner undoubtedly responded with joy and anticipation to the news
that you have conceived. If the pregnancy was unexpected, you may initially
have mixed feelings about it.
Interactions between your body and your mind occur throughout your
pregnancy. For example, a high level of stress in your life or negative
feelings about being pregnant may contribute to some of the nausea that occurs
in the first trimester (three months). And the nausea and vomiting may make you
feel less than enthusiastic about your pregnancy.
It's important to remember that because of this interaction between mind
and body during pregnancy, trying to maintain a positive outlook may actually
alleviate some physical ills.
The First Trimester
Numerous psychological changes occur once you are aware that you are pregnant.
Although you may not look any different to other people for weeks to come, you
start to feel a number of changes beginning. A rapidly changing emotional state
is one of them. Your usual emotional highs and lows are magnified at this time,
and if this is your first pregnancy, these feelings may confuse you. Situations
that normally would not bother you provoke you to tears or cause you to become
depressed or angry at yourself or those you care about.
These sudden emotional swings are more pronounced in some women than in
others. This depends on your personality structure, the kind of stress you are
experiencing, and the emotional support you are receiving, as well as hormonal
changes in your body.
Since the risk of miscarriage approaches 20 percent in the first trimester, you
may worry about whether the pregnancy will continue. If you have had a previous
miscarriage, this is a time of heightened stress and anxiety.
Talking to a friend or a counselor might be very helpful at this time,
especially if the feelings of anxiety and tension appear to significantly
interfere with your day-to-day activities. Also, it is important to try to get
as much rest as you can during the first trimester because rest helps you feel
better. If there is a lot of stress in your life, you may want to modify it, if
possible, or attempt to learn some relaxation techniques to help you cope with
it. Meditation and yoga are two helpful relaxation techniques.
Relaxation techniques will continue to benefit the expectant mother throughout
her pregnancy. Go to the next page to learn about the changes that happen
during the second trimester.
Psychological Changes in the
Second Trimester
After the emotional
stress and anxiety of the first trimester, you can expect a lighter mood in the
second trimester, but there are still issues that can come up for expectant
mothers.
During the second trimester (months four through six), a sense of general
well-being develops. The fear of miscarriage has usually disappeared, and the
physical discomforts of the first trimester have diminished.
The most overwhelming event during the second trimester occurs at the time of
fetal movement. In first-time mothers, this generally occurs at about 20 weeks.
It can occur a little bit earlier if this is a second or subsequent child.
Psychologically, you may begin to feel increased dependence on your
partner. You have more needs than usual, and you may worry about whether your
partner will be available, interested, and able to support you during this time
of change.
During the second trimester, both vaginal lubrication and blood flow to the
pelvic region increase. These changes, plus the diminishing of the nausea and
breast sensitivity of the first trimester, may increase your desire to have sex
with your partner. You may wonder if he still considers you attractive. Some
women and men, particularly in this weight-conscious society, associate weight
gain with unattractiveness. Talking to each other about this should help
alleviate many of your fears and misconceptions, so you and your partner can
enjoy a healthy sex life during your second trimester.
As the expectant mother's body continues to change rapidly, so do her emotions.
Go to the next page to find out what changes occur during the third trimester
Psychological Changes in the
Third Trimester
After the second
trimester, expectant mothers begin to prepare for childbirth, both physically
and emotionally.
The third trimester is the time of anticipation. Soon the nine months will come
to an end, and your baby will be born. First-time mothers usually have
increased anxiety and concern about labor and the delivery. Prepared childbirth
classes, usually begun in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy, are very
helpful for educating parents-to-be about what they can expect.
Usually by the time the third
trimester has arrived, any ambivalent feelings about the pregnancy have been
resolved. During this time, you may feel very special. If you have had
difficulty with infertility, the pregnancy may take on more than the usual
significance.
During the third
trimester, the baby begins to take on an identity of his or her own. You may
set up the nursery at this time and make the final decision about a name for
your child.
Some people treat a pregnant woman in a deferential way. They may offer her a
chair in a crowded room or a seat on a crowded bus. However, this deferential
treatment has some negative aspects as well. Some people believe a pregnant
woman's ability to function professionally is diminished. If you are still
working outside the home, you may face this.
Also, many first-time mothers report that their coworkers become increasingly
anxious as the delivery date approaches, and you may find yourself needing to
re-assure coworkers that you feel fine. Talking with a colleague who has been
through a pregnancy and continued working can be particularly helpful. She can
share with you how she dealt with her work situation.
If you are not at risk for complications, you can probably continue to work up
to your delivery date. But many other factors affect this decision -- finances,
health benefits, and so on. Make your decision based upon your own needs. Many
women work until their due date. Others find they want some transition time
away from their employment before their child is born.
How you feel about the physical limitations of the third trimester is a
reflection of your concerns and feelings about impending motherhood. First-time
mothers have a great deal of anxiety about whether they will know when labor
will start. In women who have had previous children, Braxton Hicks contractions
may be so strong that they also may not know when real labor has started.
During this time, you may need extra attention from your partner, your family,
and your friends. You may need reassurance regarding your physical appearance,
especially if your sex drive has diminished again, as well as reassurance
regarding your ability to be a good parent.
Now you've got the tools you need to navigate the psychological changes that
happen to the expectant mother during her waking hours. Go to the next page to
discover common dreams that pregnant women experience.
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من طرف essraa allawy الجمعة مارس 12, 2010 8:28 pm
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