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Women often experience mood swings during pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes. Mood changes are primarily caused by hormonal fluctuations, particularly estrogen and progesterone.
Pregnancy mood swings are like trick-or-treat games. It’s either a range of lows or highs and the symptoms vary from the first trimester to the last. Your mood flares up in the 1st trimester. In the second trimester, you feel better. As you enter the third trimester, you can expect to feel moody yet again.
How to Deal With Mood Swings During Pregnancy?
It’s no wonder that you start feeling moody from the early stage of pregnancy. Hormones are the biggest culprit behind emotional rollercoasters. The more you progress with your pregnancy, the more you get tired and sleep-deprived, and that adds fuel to the fire. Also, stress, anxiety, and the changing body can make you feel moody.
The good news is that this quick-shifting mood, while you’re pregnant, will last until you deliver your baby. But, until you give birth, you need to remind yourself that such emotional upheavals are perfectly normal. Use these tips to deal with mood swings during pregnancy:
Be Aware and Prepared
Read books and journals about pregnancy. Attend antenatal classes. Learn the essentials of pregnancy, labour, and childbirth from professionals and healthcare practitioners.
Try to Pep Up Yourself
Lift your mood by doing something you like – playing the guitar, gardening, etc. Sign up for a pregnancy-safe spa and get a prenatal massage from a trained expert. Spend some time in the parlour for a manicure, pedicure, or facial. It’s been a while since you’ve been out on a romantic date with your partner. It’s time to plan one.
Feel Loved by Your Loved Ones
Discussing your pregnancy concerns with your partner, or your close friends and relatives, can make you feel better. Also, connecting with other expecting mothers and participating in fun activities by joining online support groups can boost your confidence.
Be Kind to Yourself
Do not beat yourself up if you’re overreacting to a situation, or throwing tantrums. Instead, be kind to yourself, as these temper fluctuations are temporary.
Eat in Balance
Your cravings or hungry feelings can cause those outbursts. Filling your stomach with snacks can fuel your body and boost your brain. Maintaining a balanced diet with foods that offer a steady release of energy, such as whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, can help you stay calm and collected. Stay hydrated and opt for regular, smaller meals throughout the day to stabilize your energy levels and promote a more balanced mood.
Be Physically Active and Fit
Get out for a walk around your block or in the garden, swimming, and practising Yogasana can help. Being physically fit and healthy can bring your slumber back.
With the above-mentioned natural remedies, you can easily keep cool, and feel less moody. Research has shown that 7% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. If you feel depressed, do not let depression set in. Consider consulting your healthcare practitioner.