During pregnancy emotions surge and leave you with mixed feelings. Depression is one among them. It is a common problem faced by around 13 percent expecting mothers in the U.S. Depression can have serious health impact on mothers and babies. Parent Herald has listed down some important ways to cope with depression during pregnancy. Read on.
It might be difficult to decode whether you have depression. But if you feel restless, moody, sad, overwhelmed, worthless, guilty, have fluctuating eating and sleeping patterns, loss of interest in your favorite activities, and you cry a lot, then you are suffering from depression.
Tips:
1. Take ample rest. This is your time and you would be completely pardoned for enjoying a leisure sleep. This will relax your mind and ease the tensions. Also try to avoid doing all the household chores. If you already have children, ask your partner or family to help you with taking care of the children.
2. Communication should be transparent with closed ones. Tell them about how you feel. Sharing problems eases half the tensions and will make you feel lighter.
3. Have a proper diet. Eating omega-3 essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals will alleviate your stress, says BabyCentre.
4. Engage in some mild workout. Exercising during pregnancy is completely safe if done in limit. Yoga benefits during pregnancy and will relax and tone your body.
5. Have a get together with your family and friends. This will surely lift your mood. Pampering is the best thing an expecting mother can do. This will energise you and make you feel happy and valued.
