In regard to Pregnancy Psychology, at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Dr. Gómez Roig, we are aware that pregnancy is one of the most exciting phases of life.
Despite this, on occasions, it can be accompanied by feelings of anguish, anxiety and fears generated by the novelty.
Sometimes emotions appear that can be generating guilt, by not being able to enjoy the pregnancy as one would have imagined.
It is important to normalize and learn to manage the feelings that may appear in the pregnancy.
On Institute of Obstetrics of Barcelona Dra. Gómez Roig we have a specialist in psychology, being able to offer a good accompaniment if the woman needs it.
Our medical servicesconsider this option. Your emotional health is also important to us.
Are you more sensitive when you are pregnant?
It may be true that you are more sensitive when a woman is pregnant. And this is studied in the Pregnancy Psychology.
The Physical changes that appear, as well as the hormonal fluctuations characteristic of this moment, can explain an increase in emotional changes.
These mood changes should not worry us, but if continued sadness, fear or anxiety appears, it is better consult with the specialist.
Do emotions change during pregnancy?
It is well known that during pregnancy emotions can change.
In fact, the feelings that appear at this time of life can be differentiated according to the different trimesters of pregnancy.
We will see these changes, within the psychology of pregnancy below.
First trimester of pregnancy
The first gestational trimester is somewhat chaotic on an emotional level.
The feelings are mixed between the great illusion of the news and the fear of spending the famous twelve weeks of greatest risk.
All pregnancies have a small risk of miscarriage that is much less frequent if the first three months are exceeded.
The beginning of pregnancy is the moment in which the most sudden changes are noticed. hormonal changes.
These big changes can affect mood.
This fact coincides with the time when it is still too early to feel pregnant.
At first for the Woman the baby is not noticeable, there is still no belly, and there are no accompanying signs to have real awareness and memory that it is developing.
The tests are the main protagonists of this quarter and we are waiting to know the results.
The prenatal diagnosis which is carried out in the first months, knowing if I will have a healthy child can create anxiety.
In the face of unfavorable results, the Psychological Support should always be offered.
A good accompaniment can help to have a better understanding of some pathology and a greater calm when making decisions.
Second trimester
On second quarter progress is made in weeks, and on the one hand, that gives us emotional peace of mind.
Having passed the barrier of the first months gives security to the mother and her partner.
The tests give security and the ultrasounds show the evolution of the baby.
Despite this, around 20 weeks a fetal morphological ultrasound is important to rule out malformations. This test can worry many women.
The sugar test, called O'Sullivan, and if its results are not normal can also add concern.
The confidence in the team that cares for you is essential for your peace of mind.
If you still don't feel well, you can request the help of our psychologist.
Sometimes, with a single visit, it is enough to have tools that can help you to better manage some new situations that worry you.
In the second trimester, most of the pregnant women feel better physically and hormonally stable.
This stage is a good phase of pregnancy.
Starting to notice the baby helps significantly with emotional stability in the psychology of pregnancy. It is time to enjoy.
Third trimester
The third is the last trimester.
At the end of pregnancy, the desire to hold the little one in your arms is considerably accentuated.
For this reason, some impatience may appear in the family.
The Physical changes companions make the mother feel heavier and more tired.
The tummy is larger and the baby is already of considerable size. At the same time, the baby's movements are more evident and can sometimes be somewhat annoying.
Sleep disturbances may also appear in this phase.
It is common to have some insomnia. It is said that the body is wise and prepares itself for when the baby is born.
The fatigue derived from not sleeping properly can affect, in part, your mood.
We must also consider that the uncertainty regarding the moment of delivery can create insecurity. There are many questions that the pregnant woman asks themselves that can generate some anxiety:
- When will I go into labor?
- What will that moment be like?
- Will I tolerate pain well?
- Will everything go well?
This feeling is not uncommon at the end of pregnancy and our specialist in pregnancy psychology knows this and can help you.
What happens during childbirth and lactation?
Both the delivery and lactation are one of the most delicate and uncertain moments.
The experience of childbirth can cause concern for women.
It is also important to know that you have professionals very qualified that will make it possible to enjoy that great moment.
It is almost inevitable that a mother has expectations about how the birth will be or how breastfeeding will go.
That the woman is very well informed is important to avoid acceptance problems, if things do not turn out as one had imagined.
When unforeseen events occur, or things are different from what was planned, it can generate some frustration in the woman and her environment.
It is important to avoid a mother to feel guilty, and for this, all the existing possibilities must be worked on before the birth.
Information and education on breastfeeding is essential.
We must not forget that the ultimate goal is to have a mom and a healthy baby at all times. If that happens, maternity and childbirth will already have been successful.
How can you help me if I have anxiety or depression?
If you have anxiety or depression, at the Institute of Obstetrics of Dr. Gómez Roig we recommend that you do not keep your emotions to yourself, that you express and share them.
Explaining how one feels in special circumstances helps to become more aware of feelings that are common, normal and frequent.
During this beautiful time of life, mood swings may appear.
At the same time, it is usual, that the excitement of having a child may be so big that it is accompanied by fears and worries at the same time.
Any mother worries that something may happen that could harm her child or her family
If for whatever reason the situation overwhelms us, or is not entirely positive, we must always notify the professionals.
It is known and accepted that the sooner the mood problems, the less harmful they will be. The situations are usually not worrisome, but in a minority number they can be serious.
It is very important to go to specialists if you feel sadder than usual, anguished, guilty, or simply do not understand what is happening to you.
On the other hand, we have to inform that the emotions, although they are changing, they do not harm the baby.
At the Institute we have this medical service. Our psychologist can help you improve your emotional quality of life during pregnancy with adequate support.
Trust us. If you have any doubts or questions about the pregnancy psychologydo not hesitate to contact us. In the Institute of Obstetrics of Barcelona Dra. Gómez Roig we are specialists in pregnancy control and childbirth care.
We will help you if you need it.
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Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona. Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Coordinator of the Sixth Course of Medicine at the University of Barcelona, UB. Director of the Dra. Gómez Roig Institute and Coordinator of Obstetric and Gynecological Processes at the Corachan Clinic in Barcelona.