PREGNANT
AND WORRIED? GO OVER THESE TIPS AND TAKE
CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Pregnancy
is an exciting time of a woman’s life, but it is also one of uncertainty. The
COVID-19 pandemic surely would add further worry and may cause anxiety in
pregnant ladies.
During
pregnancy, signs and symptoms of anxiety include:
- poor or changes in appetite
- regular feelings of fear and worry
- poor sleeping habits
- difficulties concentrating
There
are few tips we can suggest which might help in relieving stress:
- Engage in online prenatal fitness programs. Always ask your doctor first on the
suitable exercises. Staying active
keeps mental health healthy.
- Online antenatal classes would also be a good diversion
where you could meet and talk to other pregnant women.
- Set a time to be informed of the news. Avoid checking round the clock. It is best to watch in the mornings and
leave the evening free for relaxing and promoting a good sleep.
- Try meditating, deep breathing, or gentle stretching
while in a quiet room with lighted scented candles
- Connect with friends and relatives through video chats.
- Going to bed in a consistent schedule is best to
maintain regular sleeping pattern.
- Maintain a healthy diet.
- Re-discover yourself.
What about taking up a new hobby or reviving an old one?
- Read a new book or watch a feel good old movie with
your husband.
- Consider counseling. Therapy can be helpful for anyone
experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress.
- Always ask for help — you cannot take everything on
your shoulder, if you experience anxiety, take some time off from other
responsibilities. This may mean
that your husband takes care of homeschooling the children or doing the
grocery or online shopping for the household.
If a pregnant woman experiences a
major mental worry, it is vital to see a doctor.
Depression
during pregnancy is common but treatable. Pregnant women do not have to face
depression or other mental health concerns alone.
Keeping
in regular contact with a doctor can lessen your worries.
Dr. Afshin PourMirza, MD, PhDFetal Medicine SpecialistFacharzt Germany/Degum IISpec OB/GYN
