Pregnancy Emotions & Moods

Morning sickness is something most pregnant women go through. Feeling nauseated can be terrible way to start the day. However, morning sickness, a phrase that should be changed to "anytime...

A pregnancy journal can be a wonderful memory filled scrapbook for you and your children. A forever keepsake, begin your baby-book with a pregnancy journal

Do you have days when you are feeling ugly during your pregnancy? You feel like you are big and bloated and can't think of one positive thing about yourself. Often times it is hard to pick...

Exciting events and joyful moments happen in teenage years but at the same time, the scariest thing also happens at this stage. Peer pressures, failing at school, behavioral problem are few of the...

Postpartum depression is discussed a lot in the media and by health care professional. But, just as dangerous to child and mother but not discussed as much is prenatal depression. Coping with...

Postpartum depression occurs after the birth of a baby due to imbalance of hormones, stress, and anxiety. According to the Mayo Clinic, 10 percent of new moms will experience postpartum...

Postpartum depression, or a form of emotional distress that some mothers experience after childbirth, is fairly well known. But what about prepartum depression, or depression during pregnancy?...

You may have heard of postpartum depression. You may know that some new mothers feel unconnected from their babies, sad or hopeless. You may not be aware, however, that some women may experience...

When you think of soothing a baby, you probably imagine a crying newborn. You can soothe a baby even before he or she is actually born! This will help your baby and you to bond and will help...

Anxiety is a common complaint among pregnant women. There are numerous things to worry about, like "will my baby be healthy," "will I be a good parent," and even feelings of dread accompanying the...

Ask any pregnant woman and she'll tell you that a lot of physical and emotional changes come along with that positive pregnancy test, including pregnancy mood swings. During pregnancy, your body...

Among other symptoms of pregnancy, changes in mood can be very noticeable. According to the Mayo Clinic, "The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and...

It's estimated that 1 in 10 pregnant women and 13 percent of new mothers experience depression. Maternal depression is a mood disorder that begins before or immediately after childbirth. It...

Sometimes the unexpected and unplanned occurs in your life and can become overwhelming. This is often true of an unexpected pregnancy, especially if you are young. The hardest thing to do is to...

Miscarriage is one of the most devastating tragedies that a woman may face in her lifetime. It is also more common than is sometimes realized. Being a friend at this time to someone who is...

If you are experiencing a high risk pregnancy, then you may likely spend a few weeks or even months in the hospital. I was pregnant with triplets and admitted into the hospital at 29 weeks. I hung...

Being pregnant not only affects your physical body but also your mental health. At a time when you should be your happiest you can often find yourself nearly in peril after even the smallest...

Pregnancy naturally brings mixed emotions and fluctuating hormones. It can be a confusing time in many women's lives, especially if the pregnancy was unplanned. We sometimes worry about our...

Prenatal bonding with your baby is special and important. Unborn babies can see, hear and feel. When you start bonding with your baby, your body releases a chemical called endorphins into your...

Everyone has different needs when they are pregnant. Some women have cravings, while others don't. Whatever needs that a pregnant woman has, they should be taken into consideration. Here is how...

The "baby blues" are expected to accompany the birth of a new baby to some degree in most women. Yet, prolonged depression occurs in a small percentage of women. It is a serious condition that...

Most women have heard how pregnancy can make your moods unpredictable--how a commercial can bring you to tears and how a sock on the floor might send you into a screaming fit. What some expectant...

For many people pregnancy is a happy time. But for many women, especially women with a history of mood disorders, pregnancy triggers depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, the pregnancy makes it...

Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also leave a woman feeling unsure about things that used to be simple such as what to eat or how often to exercise. Additionally, questionable advice...

The moment you announce your pregnancy, people from all over bombard you with advice, solicited or not. It can be difficult to weed through people's opinions, their real-life stories or even...

It can be hard to acknowledge and verbalize negative feelings about your baby, your future, or your partner when everyone around you seems to expect you to be in a permanent state of bliss. But...

There are so many things to consider when pregnant. Before taking any sort of drugs during pregnancy, get familiar with what is safe and what is harmful.

At first you are too worn out, in too much pain, and too in love with your new baby to even notice as the first couple of weeks of maternity leave quietly slips by. It's usual after the second...

No matter if you are single, married, male or female, an unplanned pregnancy can leave you reeling. There are so many questions – should you keep the baby? Are you emotionally ready? Are...

Pregnancy isn't always an expected occurrence. When that pregnancy test stick tells you there's a baby on the way, for millions of women it comes as a complete shock. An unplanned pregnancy can...

There’s more to preparing for a baby than stocking the nursery and checking nine months off the calendar. For a pregnancy experience that is full and satisfying you must think great and glorious...

Studies show that long before birth, mother and baby are beginning to respond to each other; it makes sense that bonding happens first through your body rhythms. If you’re thinking everything will...

For many people, pregnancy is a happy time. But for other women, especially women with a history of mood disorders, pregnancy triggers depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, the pregnancy makes it...

Finding out you are pregnant is an emotional moment whether you are trying to get pregnant or not. You must suddenly begin to look ahead to a different life, including a great deal of...

One of the most significant moments in your life is the announcement that you are a mother or father. This article provides information on such an extraordinary event in the most simplest of...

so you're expecting, what a happy time for you, right? If you're finding it difficult to enjoy your pregnancy, you may be one of the 10 to 20 percent of women who experience symptoms of prenatal...

Pregnancy takes its toll on your body and emotions. Many woman want to get the baby out so bad so they can get back to being "normal", they often forget to enjoy this part of your life.

Whether you’re scared, excited, impatient or blissed-out, being pregnant is a unique and emotional experience. Here are some tips to help you express your many emotions.

Many women have some level of stress when they are pregnant. After all, there are a lot of things to be worried about, including your baby's health, your finances and just getting through labor...

You've got facial hair and sciatica, walk with a waddle and pee each time you sneeze. "This pregnancy business sure is fun," you may be thinking to yourself sarcastically. But actually, it can be...

Ante-partum depression, which is depression during pregnancy, is not widely discussed. The American Association of Pregnancy estimates between 10 and 20 percent of women experience depression...

Most women recognize and expect the many physical changes during pregnancy, but unless a sister or close friend has been pregnant, you may not be familiar with the emotional changes that take...