Pregnancy and psychological changes you should expect
Pregnancy and the psychological changes you can and should expect during one of the most complex, but also most beautiful, stages of a woman's life.
Pregnancy is a complex process that, in addition to physical changes, involves a series of psychological changes . Most of these are normal and occur alongside the physical changes.
Pregnancy and psychological changes you should expect
During the first trimester
The woman has to 'adapt' to the new situation. This provokes different reactions, but the two most common are excitement and fear.
Within the excitement, the mother fantasizes about her unborn child, and the fear encompasses the thought of passing through the first trimester and everything going well; the fear of losing the baby… Feelings that often force them to hold back their emotions until more time has passed.
This fear of possible loss can generate anxiety to a greater or lesser degree.
Once these fears subside, the expectant mother begins to enjoy the pregnancy and enters the second trimester…
In the second quarter
Mothers' fears are mostly focused on the baby growing well and avoiding any malformations. Although, from a psychological point of view, it's the best trimester.
The mother feels strong, energetic , and eager to do things. It's true that if she feels physically well, the same will happen psychologically.
In general, during this trimester the mother is more calm and relaxed.
Pregnancy and psychological changes throughout the third and final trimester
There are more emotional ups and downs . On the one hand, there's the desire for the baby to be born because the physical discomfort is increasing. On the other hand, there's the fear of childbirth and raising the baby (will I know how to do it right?).
From a psychological perspective, pregnancy is a nine-month period of maternal preparation . It's a time of adaptation to the new situation of becoming a mother. The psychological changes that occur don't have to be negative; in fact, they usually help women achieve the psychological maturity necessary for motherhood.
Article published by clinical psychologist Elena Iracheta Ruiz.
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