You may be constantly wondering: Am I reading the right books? Am I buying the right products? Will I know how to stimulate my child's development properly and build his self-esteem? And the pressure starts even before the baby is born. That's not surprising, considering the high expectations placed on parents. And you may worry about how having a baby will impact your relationship with your partner and your other children – like if you'll still be able to give them the attention they need.Įven if your pregnancy was planned, at times you may have mixed feelings about what's ahead. You may be worried about whether you'll be a good mom, whether the baby will be healthy, and how the cost of adding a child to your household will affect your family's finances. One day you may be overjoyed at the thought of having a baby, and then just as quickly wonder what you've gotten yourself into.
Pregnancy can be a stressful and overwhelming time. Many pregnant women find that moodiness flares up around 6 to 10 weeks, eases in the second trimester, and then reappears as their due date approaches. Some moms-to-be experience heightened emotions, both positive and negative. And, of course, there's also the broad range of feelings you may have about becoming a parent.Įveryone responds to these changes differently. It's common to have mood swings during pregnancy because of stress, fatigue, and hormonal changes that affect your levels of neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain).
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