Even though
pregnancy is supposed to be the happiest period in the life of a
woman, a tenth of all women go through this phase facing some
symptom of anxiety or depression. About 5 percent of women undergo
major depression during pregnancy. Anxiety and depression during
pregnancy is fairly normal and if you are going through this
phase, you should know that a large number of women face similar
thoughts and worries.
Feeling anxious about the nutrition that you need to take for the
child, being worried about the health of the baby and the future
of your life with your partner after the baby comes, is something
that most, if not all, women go through. Thoughts about how you
will manage a small baby along with your ambitious work life and
home management can send shivers down the calmest of people.
Nervousness and apprehension can get severe at times and even
cause panic attacks. But help for panic attack treatments and
anxiety relief is available and there is no need to worry
incessantly about these aspects. To avoid anxiety from manifesting
in panic attacks, try and stay calm. Talking about your concerns
with your partner, your caregiver and other women who are pregnant
or have just delivered can help you calm down a lot.
Discussions with your partner may bring out certain apprehensions
that he may also have and will help both of you bond more in this
beautiful phase of your life. Avoid stressful situations and
reduce the workload that you have. Don�t fret about a messy
cupboard or room and if you are a workingwoman ensure that you
leave office on time and learn to say no. Try and pamper yourself
and pay attention to your nutrition. Ensure that you exercise
regularly.
Effective natural treatments for anxiety are yoga, deep breathing,
aromatherapy and stretching. This relaxes the muscles causing you
to relax. Joining or creating a support group can also be a great
idea. Antenatal depression is somewhat different from anxiety. It
is more serious since it is often undiscovered and is mistaken for
mood swings caused by hormonal changes in the body.
Depression is also a biological illness wherein the hormones cause
certain chemical changes in the brain. Extended sadness, lack of
sleep, under eating or overeating, lack of interest in any
activity, thoughts of death and suicide and lack of concentration
are all key symptoms of depression. Women who have a history of
depression in the family are at a higher risk of experiencing
clinical depression during pregnancy.
Relationship issues with partner, earlier pregnancy loss, extended
fertility treatments and an otherwise stressful and demanding
lifestyle can trigger of depression during pregnancy. The reason
why it is critical to detect antenatal depression is because, if
untreated, it can harm the baby. Depression leads to poor
nutrition, an increase in alcohol consumption and smoking, all of
which are extremely harmful for the development of the baby.
Factors like these can cause premature birth and low birth weight.
Help should be sought immediately in the form of support groups or
psychotherapy or medication or light therapy depending on the
recommendation of your caregiver. If your case is severe and
requires medication, opt for natural remedies to start with. These
are harmless for you and for your baby. In case your particular
case requires medication and cannot be treated by other means,
make sure that the medication is safe. |
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