Everyone has their own emotional sky, and expectant mothers’ sky may be more sensitive and changeable. From the tenth month of pregnancy to the day of delivery, women not only experience complex and continuous physiological changes during pregnancy, but are also accompanied by some unique psychological changes. During pregnancy in October, expectant mothers will go through three stages: the first trimester, the second trimester, and the third trimester. At different stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers will face different physical and mental experiences. A good emotional and psychological state can promote the normal development of the fetus, reduce the occurrence of diseases, and have a positive impact on the entire pregnancy and childbirth process. Expectant mothers should pay attention to psychological adjustment during pregnancy and replenish psychological nutrition in time.
Pregnant women in the first trimester (the first to third months of pregnancy) may experience a variety of physical and psychological discomforts. During this period, the psychological changes of pregnant women are more significant, manifested as emotional changes, and they are often in a state of psychological vulnerability, excitement, and dependence such as conflicts, worries, depression, anxiety, and doubt; they always doubt whether they are capable of getting pregnant, or whether the fetus Is it normal? Excessive worry about exposure to certain adverse factors, such as radiation, drugs, computers, etc.; Worry that it will lead to miscarriage, fear and avoidance of sexual life, etc.
The first trimester of pregnancy is a critical stage when mood swings are greater and physiological reactions are more obvious. Expectant mothers should pay attention to self-regulation.
Regulate early pregnancy response. Early pregnancy symptoms often include changes in taste, dislike of certain smells, and symptoms such as morning sickness and weight loss. According to doctor\’s observation and research, morning sickness is closely related to psychological factors. If an expectant mother hates being pregnant and has great psychological and emotional changes, she is more likely to suffer from severe morning sickness and other reactions. On the contrary, if the expectant mother is mentally stable, optimistic and cheerful, the corresponding reaction will not be so violent, or it will gradually lessen over time. Therefore, when encountering such a situation, expectant mothers can get through it smoothly as long as they relax and make some adjustments to their diet according to changes in taste.
Keep an open mind when problems arise. Some expectant mothers are eager to have children, but feel at a loss about their future life. They are worried about housing, income, nanny and other issues, which leads to high psychological stress. These unhealthy attitudes make expectant mothers emotionally unstable, highly dependent, and even nervous, which is very detrimental to the fetus. Therefore, expectant mothers should try to be modest in everything and don\’t worry about everything; when things don\’t go well, don\’t go into a dead end. Husbands and other relatives should care for and take care of the expectant mother to keep her in the best psychological state.
Pregnant women in the second trimester (4-6 months of pregnancy) have adapted to physical and psychological changes, and their mental state is generally stable. They may experience mild anxiety due to concerns about their own health and whether the fetus is developing normally, but generally there will be no adverse effects. Pregnant women who find abnormalities such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, fetal malformations, etc. in the second trimester face a heavy psychological burden on issues such as how to treat them during the second trimester and whether to induce labor, which may affect their fertility. Conditions were even more unfavorable. This special group needs andtimely psychological counseling.
Therefore, the focus of mental health care in the second trimester should be to ensure a good mental state through appropriate adjustments in life, work and rest, etc. The specific methods are as follows:
Keep up with prenatal check-ups. Various pathological conditions may also occur during the second trimester, such as pregnancy-induced hypertension. Relaxing your focus on your physical condition is likely to lead to adverse consequences. Therefore, expectant mothers should still go to the hospital for regular check-ups at this stage.
Understand the delivery process in advance. Although there is still some distance before delivery, some pregnant women will feel a little panic from this time on. Excessive fear is not a good idea. If expectant mothers know some knowledge about childbirth in advance and have a better understanding of the childbirth process, their pain will be alleviated. This emotion is unsettling. At this time, the expectant mother can prepare some daily necessities with her family for the unborn baby, which can also make the expectant mother feel better.
In the third trimester (7-9 months of pregnancy), the psychological burden of pregnant women will increase. Lack of childbirth knowledge and experience, blushing, premature rupture of membranes, or regular uterine contractions can make first-time mothers nervous, or anxious and impatient because the expected date of delivery is approaching but there are no signs of labor. Affected by adverse events from relatives or surroundings (such as maternal hemorrhage, neonatal asphyxia, etc.), pregnant women suspect that they are in danger, or are affected by feudal ideas and are afraid that girls who give birth will be pressured by their family members, leading to emotional anxiety, panic or depression. In response to these confusions, it is recommended that expectant mothers can make adjustments from the following two aspects:
Talk to people. When you have negative emotions, you should talk to your husband, family, doctor, or friends. Confidence itself is a way to reduce stress and make you feel better. Whether it is you or your family, you must work together to keep the expectant mother in a good mood and wait for the arrival of the baby.
Maintain inner peace. Expectant mothers should make themselves independent, strong and happy, adjust their mental state, psychological quality and personality characteristics, cultivate their body and mind, and learn to self-regulate so that their emotions will not be excessive. Don\’t feel sorry for yourself when something goes wrong. Expectant mothers should face problems with a cheerful and cheerful attitude, and be considerate, tolerant and understanding of their families. Things that are not very principled can be turned into big things. Handle trivial matters, coordinate family relationships, and a good mood comes from a good family atmosphere.
In addition, family support also has an important impact on the mental health of pregnant women. Husbands and family members must understand some knowledge related to pregnancy, encourage and support pregnant women’s daily activities with good emotions and a positive attitude, and help pregnant women get through pregnancy smoothly. Try to be more tolerant and understanding of the mood swings of pregnant women, prevent them from being negatively stimulated, and help them resolve their bad emotions. When early pregnancy reactions are severe, active help should be taken to alleviate the symptoms. Pay attention to companionship in the third trimester to help pregnant women build confidence in childbirth.