How Your Baby Could Be Affecting Your Mood: possible symptoms and ways to deal with mood swings during pregnancy.

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  Mood swings during pregnancy.

Mood swings are normal during pregnancy. Pregnancy mood swings can happen during all the trimesters & after delivery too.

Hormone changes are one reason for these mood swings.

Pregnancy hormones are the primary reason for emotional changes in a woman
The constant shift between estrogen and progesterone can make you irritable towards small inconveniences.
Chemically, the good emotions that you feel during pregnancy are linked with the rise in estrogen hormones. Estrogen is responsible for regulating your mood and is associated with serotonin

When you get  pregnant, the amount of estrogen and progesterone in your blood increases.

Mood changes during pregnancy can be caused by physical stresses, fatigue, changes in your metabolism or by the hormones estrogen & progesterone. During pregnancy, the body ramps up production of estrogen and progesterone, which can trigger moodiness as well as other not-so-fun side effects like nausea and fatigue.

Estrogen works throughout your entire body and is active in the region of the brain that regulates mood — so it’s no surprise that this hormone is associated with anxiety, irritability, and depression.

Oestrogen

Oestrogen is produced in early pregnancy to support your baby until the placenta takes over. Oestrogen helps the development of your baby’s organs and the correct function of the placenta. It may also cause nausea and make ligaments softer, putting pressure on your lower back and pelvis.

Later in pregnancy, oestrogen helps to prepare your body for breastfeeding (if you choose to do so). It also enables your uterus to respond to oxytocin in labour.

Progesterone

Progesterone is produced in early pregnancy to support your baby until the placenta takes over. Progesterone causes an increase in blood flow to the womb. It might also be the one responsible for that pesky heartburn as well as vomiting, reflux, gas and constipation.

Progesterone, on the other hand, is a hormone that helps to loosen your muscles and joints and prevent early contractions. Consequently, it can cause fatigue, sluggishness, and even sadness.

Depression

During pregnancy, hormone changes can affect the chemicals in your brain, which are directly related to depression and anxiety.  These can be exacerbated by difficult life situations, which can result in depression during pregnancy.

Some risk factors for depression during pregnancy include:

  • Anxiety
  • Life stress
  • History of depression
  • Poor social support

Anxiety 

On a biological level, both the anxiety and fear systems in the brain ramp up during pregnancy .Anxiety is a very common emotion felt by expecting mothers.Yoga for pregnant women are very beneficial for the mother and baby's health.

What Are Other Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy?

  • Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness)
  • Food cravings
  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal cramping and bloating
  • Frequent urination
  • Elevated basal body temperature
  • Changes in nipple color
  • Darkening of the skin
  • Mood swings

Eat well

Relax and get moving.
 Try some meditation or yoga to keep your mind at peace.
  • Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and protein foods.
  • Choose foods and drinks with less added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium (salt).
  • Folate. Getting at least 600 micrograms per day during pregnancy reduces the risk for neural tube defects.
  • Iron. You need nearly twice as much iron during pregnancy, or 27 milligrams daily. The mineral is used to make more blood that carries oxygen to your baby.
 exercise
  • Keep your mind and body healthy. Physical activity can help you feel good and give you extra energy. It also makes your heart, lungs and blood vessels strong and helps you stay fit. 
  • Put self-care first. 
  • Get enough sleep, make time for regular exercise, eat healthy, satisfying meals and snacks, and limit sugary junk food.





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