Feeling Overwhelmed During Pregnancy? How to Find Balance

The increasing pregnancy hormones are responsible for bringing about the changes during your pregnancy – weight gain, swelling, vomiting, sleep disruption, etc. There is also a wild ride of happy highs and feeling lows. Many expecting mommies fluctuate from fury (trying to resist the urge to knock anyone out of the way) to felicity. However, the good news is that to-be-mum’s changing mood is a matter of time. The fluctuating pregnancy hormones, nausea, vomiting, feeling sleep-disrupted, and going through a nagging anxiety are some of the reasons behind pregnancy stress and depression.

With some mood-mellowing tips, you can keep your mood in balance. They are as follows:

Practice Mindfulness

Meditation is one of the great things to do. Sit quietly and take long breaths through your nose or mouth. While deep breathing you will get additional oxygen into your body. This will keep the muscles, brains as well as body relaxed.

Be Active

Being active is a mood booster. It releases endorphin hormones that encourage feelings of happiness and positivity. If the pregnancy blues hit you at an extreme level consider doing light and low–impact cardio for instance walking and swimming. Additionally, you can stretch, move or breathe. Such activities can keep the symptoms of pregnancy depression and anxiety at bay.

Eat in Balance

You are already eating in the right quantum to help in the growth of the life you’re nurturing inside you. Enjoy a healthy mix of food and drink lots of water. Including the most essential nutrients and prenatal vitamins are some of the most important factors in your pregnancy diet for improving your mental health and boosting your mood.

Share Your Worries

Sharing your feelings or worries with someone can significantly lighten the emotional load you’re carrying. It’s truly amazing how talking to a partner, or close friend, or joining a support group can create a sense of relief and connection. By expressing what you’re experiencing, you not only allow yourself to process those emotions but also realize that you aren't alone in this journey. Engaging in these conversations can lead to valuable support and insights, opening the door to new coping strategies and perspectives that can empower you during this important time.

If you still feel unmanageable, you need to speak to your healthcare practitioner. Lack of sleep as well as loss of appetite are the result of mood swings.