

{"id":71407,"date":"2021-11-11T07:38:24","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T07:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=71407"},"modified":"2022-11-11T07:44:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T07:44:11","slug":"mood-swing-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pregnancy\/mood-swing-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With Pregnancy Mood Swings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71410\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-deal-with-pregnancy-mood-swings.jpg\" alt=\"Emotional Pregnant Woman Sitting in Arm Chair and Crying. Pregnancy Hormones Concept\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During pregnancy,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under the action of hormones, emotions are amplified. If you are pregnant, you might go from laughing to tears in a short time! Excitement, nervousness, laughter, tears, joy, sadness &ndash; are all emotions experienced in a very short time during pregnancy mood swings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&rsquo;t know, once you get pregnant, you are subjected to a veritable whirlwind of emotions that can lead to pregnancy mood swings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy mood swings in the first trimester are prevalent with varying intensity from person to person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips and tricks to better understand these pregnancy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/mental-health\/how-to-deal-with-mood-swings-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mood swings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to tame them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are-pregnancy-mood-swings-normal\"><\/span>Are pregnancy mood swings normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is happening to you is confusing but quite normal. Some women,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually sensitive<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be more calm and relaxed than usual during their pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others, on the contrary, are much more on edge. Either way, these pregnancy mood swings are involuntary. The cause of all this agitation? Hormones.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When do mood swings start in pregnancy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings during early pregnancy stages are prevalent. Mood swings could be emotional early signs of pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/early-pregnancy-quiz\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Pregnancy Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hormones highlight emotions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hormonal bath of pregnancy predisposes to a greater emotivity. Variations in mood can show this as we can experience at puberty, during menstrual cycles, at menopause. Hormones, in full swing, highlight the emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Emotions resurface<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hormonal flow stirs emotions and can bring back previous facts, sometimes badly digested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be said that pregnancy, if it brings about an actual physical upheaval, also leads to upheaval from a psychological point of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might find yourself asking a lot of questions. You start thinking back to the child you were, the childhood you had, the education you received, or your relationship with your parents.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/do-i-have-a-healthy-relationship-with-my-parents-quiz\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I Have a Healthy Relationship With My Parents Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also find yourself worrying too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What tests are necessary during pregnancy? Is my baby okay? How will childbirth go? Will I be a good mom?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You become more sensitive and feel more worried about things that displease you. Then, you may become angry about ridiculous and simple things that should not take too much of your energy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that being said, instead of just patiently suffering, to cope with these emotions, deal with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is as if the body said to the pregnant woman: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm down your past, even recent, to prepare you for this new life and make yourself available for your baby!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This upheaval is necessary. You should not be guilty. You have to take it as a chance to find your balance and be at peace with yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-react-to-your-pregnancy-mood-swings\"><\/span>How to react to your pregnancy mood swings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71411\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-react-to-your-pregnancy-mood-swings.jpg\" alt=\"Young Pregnant Woman Expecting Baby on an Isolated Blue Background, in Anger, Screams Madly With an Aggressive Expression and Raised Hands\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you can take action. Here are the best things to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Analyze your moods<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, for example, you argue with your mother every time she calls you, find out why you are angry. Ask yourself some questions, something like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Is she being too absent for your liking? Does she do differently for you and your brother or sister? Are you afraid that she will die?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we cry for detail, there is a message behind it. Follow the psychic thread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is an advice for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write in a logbook of your pregnancy how you feel each time you have a sudden change in mood, both positive and negative. Writing allows you to distance yourself from your emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then reread yourself to understand what caused this emotion and what it says about you. It works like magic! With the hectic pace of life, we don&rsquo;t always take the time to reflect on ourselves or our feelings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, writing down your thoughts helps you to understand your moods and behaviors better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Calm tensions down<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can, for example, call your mother back to address the real reason for your anger calmly. Send her an SMS, a letter, or, depending on the case, take your distance a little more to protect yourself and limit the duration of your anger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have fun thinking about lighter things and take care of yourself, walk in nature, listen to music, read, do yoga, go to a restaurant with friends, watch a movie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, sleep well to be rested and more able to settle your emotions. Sleeping well reduces fatigue and helps you fight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14999158\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depression.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Don&rsquo;t make it worse<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are not feeling well, avoid looking for information on the Internet about problems related to pregnancy or childbirth.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Wait until you feel better about this kind of revelation.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pregnancy\/overcoming-marriage-problems-during-pregnancy\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcoming the 3 Most Common Marriage Problems During Pregnancy<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>4. Talk about your feelings without shame<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are not supposed to endure everything stoically. You must always be encouraged to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/emotional-intimacy\/how-to-share-your-feelings-with-your-spouse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">express your feelings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid feeling guilty, you must talk about how you feel to your partner and those around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also address your concerns during the early prenatal period, in any month of pregnancy, or even during pregnancy preparation points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this could help you to put these upheavals into perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this video to understand the emotional changes that you may experience during pregnancy.<\/span><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3h6uBgjU2bI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Eat healthy food<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to eat a healthy diet during pregnancy. It is beneficial for you and your baby as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy diet will give you all the nutrients you need, keep you feeling good, and make you look great.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pregnancy\/how-can-husbands-handle-their-wifes-pregnancy-cravings\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can Husbands Handle Their Wives&rsquo; Pregnancy Cravings?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>6. Do something you like<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;A moment of depression?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To drive the blues away, there&rsquo;s nothing like doing something you like, like taking a nice hot bath, giving yourself a massage, or going to the movies with your best friend.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, it is a question of &ldquo;creating a diversion&rdquo; to accelerate the return of good humor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Seek medical help<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, despite everything, that is not enough to calm your pregnancy mood swings, that you live badly, it is recommended to get help and have external support.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can discuss it with your relatives, spouse or friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can consider talking to your midwife, your general practitioner, or the maternity psychologist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health care providers can help you manage fatigue, improve physical issues, or manage stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-pregnancy-mood-swings\"><\/span>When to talk to your doctor about pregnancy mood swings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are very concerned about your emotions and how you perceive yourself or pregnancy, or if you experience distress, see your doctor or another healthcare professional immediately. Researchers have found that the risk of certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/womensmentalhealth.org\/specialty-clinics-2\/psychiatric-disorders-during-pregnancy\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psychiatric disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also increases during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for the following signs of pregnancy mood swings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent pregnancy mood swings (which have lasted for more than 2 weeks without a break)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruminations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent inability to fall asleep or feel tired<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to eat or frequent lack of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory problems, difficulty concentrating or making decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of interest in usual activities that you used to enjoy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of energy, especially after the first trimester<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant worries about the baby&rsquo;s development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadness and frequent crying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or hopelessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempt to isolate yourself from loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black thoughts or suicidal thoughts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms may indicate prenatal depression or an anxiety disorder. It will be easier to be treated if you see it as soon as possible.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, though, there are several treatments to help you feel better, with or without medication. Your doctor will discuss the pros and cons of each with you and your partner.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby-blues-after-childbirth\"><\/span>Baby blues after childbirth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71412\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baby-blues-after-childbirth.jpg\" alt=\"Child Birth in Maternity Hospital. Young Mom Hugging Her Newborn Baby After Delivery\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After childbirth, new hormonal changes take place in your body. Therefore, you may feel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC181144\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sad in the days after childbirth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is perfectly normal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is called the baby blues because it appears a few days after childbirth, and the symptoms are pregnancy irritability, anxiety, vulnerability, mood swings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, when your hormones return to their usual levels, you will find that your pregnancy mood swings will go away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disappearance of placental hormones relieves, but if the mother breastfeeds, the hormone oxytocin appears, and this causes significant fatigue.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Takeaway<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadness, euphoria, irritability&hellip; For many women, pregnancy is a chain of uncontrollable emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A woman&rsquo;s feelings change with each trimester of pregnancy, and each phase brings its own set of emotions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first trimester, you may have trouble just being pregnant.&nbsp; During the second trimester, you might focus on the fact that you will have a baby. In the third trimester, you will likely continue on this path as you contemplate the responsibilities and joys of being a mother.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this shakes up your mind and body&hellip; You will have to adapt to your emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s a delicate period. The mother can feel depressed, misunderstood, overwhelmed. You shouldn&rsquo;t ignore your feelings. Otherwise, it can develop into postpartum depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if you see yourself struggling to overcome your baby blues, I advise you to talk about it with your doctor without being ashamed of how you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women are familiar with this situation, and there will always be people who will be happy to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not hesitate to ask your doctor for any advice at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During pregnancy, under the action of hormones, emotions are amplified. If you are pregnant, you might go from laughing to tears in a short time! Excitement, nervousness, laughter, tears, joy, sadness &ndash; are all emotions experienced in a very short time during pregnancy mood swings. If you don&rsquo;t know, once you get pregnant, you are subjected to a veritable whirlwind of emotions that can lead to pregnancy mood swings.&nbsp; Pregnancy mood swings in the first trimester are prevalent with varying intensity from person to person. Here are some tips and tricks to better understand these pregnancy mood swings and to <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1310,"featured_media":71410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[38],"tags":[2652],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1310"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71407"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71414,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71407\/revisions\/71414"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}