Mother-to-be anxieties

From that exciting time when you realise you are expecting your precious bundle of joy comes along anxieties, this is natural.  It's natural to worry about what is best for you to eat, drink, think, feel, and do. It's also perfectly normal to worry about whether your baby is healthy, how this new person will change your life and relationships, and whether the task of parenthood is a challenge that you and your partner are ready for. But if your anxiety is becoming all-consuming and regularly interferes with your day-to-day functioning, then it’s time to find a better solution.

One of the first things is not to bottle the emotions and worries up, talk with your partner and welcome them into your concerns.  So many times mothers-to-be think they can handle things alone but in the end this causes a barrier between them and the partner and in turn this then becomes an added strain. The making of your baby was a joint decision so all things should be shared along the way.

You should remember that there are guidelines for what you should and shouldn't eat but also at the same time your body will tell you what you need.  If you are an active sportswomen then you should seek advice as to your limits but you should try and maintain a normal lifestyle as possible.  Regular exercise such as swimming and walking is recommended. 

In the early weeks of the pregnancy, you could well face the battle of morning sickness; this is due to the in-balance of your hormones.  Along with the actual physical side of being sick can cause some worry.  Take advantages of any free time that you have or sick days to rest during this time. It is amazing how a morning or afternoon on the sofa relaxing can make you feel.

The listening of your baby's heart can be the most reassuring soother for any parent. For years the only time that you could hear the heartbeat was when you were with the midwife but technology has advanced in that you can now purchase home foetal heart monitors which allow you and your family to listen in at any time.    

The most important thing to remember is that you need to be as calm and relaxed at possible, rest is the key as your baby will need sleep in order to grow.  This is when you have to learn that things need to slow down and not be super-mum.  Becoming a mum is lifetime job.

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