Prenatal Tips for the First Trimester
When women first get pregnant they might feel like they are riding on an emotional roller coaster. They feel joyful and excited one minute, fearful, and anxious the next. These mixed emotions are common. Future moms might have:
- Mood swings
- Trouble thinking clearly
- Sudden moments of sadness and irritability
- Fear and worry about the pregnancy and becoming a parent
Hormonal changes and physical changes in women’s bodies can cause them to feel tired and touchy. Even though partners are not pregnant and are not having the same hormonal and physical changes, they may have similar feelings. Try to be patient with each other and realize that many couples have the same feelings when they are expecting a baby.
You can deal with these emotional changes by:
- Getting enough rest, eating well, and going to your doctor appointments.
- Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings to help with
tension and stress.
- Exercising, meditating, or doing yoga for pregnant women.
Learn more about Your Prenatal Baby: First Trimester from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
