Feelings and emotions

Let’s take a typical example. One morning you may wake up with no nausea, feeling great and full of energy. You have plenty to do in the day ahead, and you are looking forward to it. Then suddenly, during breakfast, your mood darkens and you start to feel depressed. Out of nowhere, you start to cry. Then, a few minutes later, you take a shower, get dressed, and are feeling just as energetic as when you got up. These are the emotional changes that are caused by changes in your hormones, and these changes are normal.

there will also be a number of questions which you will have about the dramatic changes that will be occurring in your life. But if you look at each question logically it will be much easier to deal with this anxiety.

For example, you may worry about whether your baby will be born normal and healthy. The fact is that modern medicine has greatly reduced the role of having an abnormal child. When you start to worry about a malformed child, remember that modern medicine has put statistics on your side for having a healthy baby. Don’t let worry be a problem itself.

You may also be concerned about how a new human being will affect your relationship with your husband. Of course, there will be changes. Sexual activity is going to change somewhat in the next nine months. And as your pregnancy continues, you and your husband may become impatient for the pregnancy to end. But that is perfectly normal. And as adults, you can deal with this through tolerance, good will, common sense and open discussions.

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