Emotional

I have found myself getting more and more stressed and emotional lately. It is very stressful going to school, work, and being pregnant and not knowing what is going to happen in the next few months or where you will be can really start to take a toll on someone. Now I know it is completely normal to be emotional and more stressed out while being pregnant but that doesn't help me feel better about it. I start to feel so guilty and stupid. I found this article on healthmed that makes you feel a little better about being a crazy person right now!

What is commonly overlooked during pregnancy is the women’s emotional, physical and mental state. It is critical that these states are balanced during pregnancy in order to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Many people overlook the anxiety, physical endurance, and emotional turmoil that may occur during pregnancy. There is certainly anxiety caused firstly with your ability to conceive and then the anxiety endured from the pressures to ensure you carry a healthy fetus full-term, in addition to the continuous changes in hormonal and physical state of the body.

Ensuring that you keep well informed on the essentials of pregnancy will avoid any mental blocks. However, it is important to take information as it comes and then assess what is important to you and what is absolutely essential to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Many of us are guilty of information overload that can cause further distress.

On the emotional front, it is unrealistic and impossible no matter how much control you have; to just relax and let nature take its course during pregnancy. This is more so difficult, when you have endured years of pain & setbacks to fall pregnant in the first place. No matter how strong and positive you are in character, it is normal to have some level of anxiety as you progress through your pregnancy.

It is also important to remain level headed and connect with your inner self-beliefs prior and during being pregnant. This will ensure that you remain focused on the end-result to ultimately create a shield of protection from impeding views.

Your values in particular, the respect you have for yourself during this time is crucial to maintain a sense of well-being and trust in your own actions. Your actions do not need to be certified by a professional nor through public opinion.