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During pregnancy, women try to focus only on its pleasant aspects, switch to positive thinking and try to create the best conditions for the development of the child. At the same time, they are tormented by many fears, which in many ways limit themselves, in particular, emotionally. The expert answers two big questions that worry expectant mothers.
1. Can negative thoughts harm a child?
It is true that the psychological state of the mother affects the fetus. If the expectant mother is under constant stress or is tormented by fear or other unpleasant sensations, then cortisol and other stress hormones are produced in her body, which can negatively affect the entire reproductive system.
There is another extreme. Some women are very afraid to admit any negative thoughts in relation to their unborn child. Many feel a lot of guilt at the thought of having an abortion early in their pregnancy. They think they could harm their child.
It is important to remember: the past is the past. You've decided to bring new life to the world, and now that's the only thing that matters. By tormenting yourself with guilt, you are harming yourself and your child. Forgive yourself for your indecision, ask your child for forgiveness, and move on. The best thing you can do for your child right now is to be in a good mood and at peace with yourself.
2. What should I do if I constantly feel pain and cry a lot?
In the first trimester of pregnancy, many women complain of irritability and tears for no reason. To be more precise, this is how their husbands characterize their behavior.
Let's try to find out the reasons for this phenomenon. Gynecologists explain this female behavior as a “hormonal storm” and the transformation of the body. Psychologists have a slightly different opinion. At the beginning of pregnancy, especially the first, a woman experiences great anxiety. She's confused, doesn't know what's coming, and isn't sure if she can handle it.
A worried woman needs psychological support. Sometimes she behaves like a naughty child. She wants to be comforted, reassured, but she does not talk about it. The expectant mother believes that the husband and the people around should understand everything themselves. A woman experiences a certain psychological regression and waits for the world to guess what she needs and take care of her. At the same time, she continues to look almost the same as before pregnancy. That's why other people can't understand that she needs their support.
These two simple tips will help you deal with your growing anxiety.
- See your doctor for help during your pregnancy.
- Talk to your husband about your feelings and needs. Do not demand or blame, but ask him for support and explain how important this is for you now.
Pregnancy is a difficult and at the same time an amazing period in life. Not only for women, but also for others. The psycho-emotional state of the future mother largely depends on her environment and how frank she is with her family.
author Women's Magazine