Pregnancy, beautiful gift of nature, brings about varied physiological (somatic) and psychological changes to a woman. Men also undergo some changes, but we will deal with this later. Pregnancy is a complex phenomenon which also includes social changes. First pregnancy represents a powerful psychological event. Lets understand the psychological changes in the course of pregnancy.
During pregnancy, changes include body appearance, affectionate and sexuality, whereas the position and role of women attains a new quality. Even thoughts of pregnancy can bring about numerous worries about its course and outcome, and especially of the delivery itself, which may be so intense that they acquire a features of phobia (which may be the reason for avoiding pregnancy).
Motherhood, resulting from pregnancy, brings about several positive psychological changes as well, like emotional bonding with the child, affection, feel of family, joy. Socially, in some countries, motherhood provides special status to women.
Relationship change is another aspect, a social change, affects not only the expecting mother, but also others closely associated with her.
Postpartum depression is another aspect of pregnancy usually requires psychological help.
Likely changes during pregnancy
Pregnancy is always associated with changes in psychological functioning of pregnant women. It is usually associated with ambivalence, frequent mood changes, varying from anxiety, fatigue, exhaustion, sleepiness, depressive reactions to excitement.During pregnancy, changes include body appearance, affectionate and sexuality, whereas the position and role of women attains a new quality. Even thoughts of pregnancy can bring about numerous worries about its course and outcome, and especially of the delivery itself, which may be so intense that they acquire a features of phobia (which may be the reason for avoiding pregnancy).
Motherhood, resulting from pregnancy, brings about several positive psychological changes as well, like emotional bonding with the child, affection, feel of family, joy. Socially, in some countries, motherhood provides special status to women.
Relationship change is another aspect, a social change, affects not only the expecting mother, but also others closely associated with her.
Postpartum depression is another aspect of pregnancy usually requires psychological help.
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