During pregnancy, the pregnant mother's body will undergo great changes. All kinds of physiological and psychological changes brought by pregnancy, as well as the fear of childbirth pain and the strangeness of parenting, will cause the fear and anxiety of pregnant mothers. If pregnant mothers adjust their psychological changes, they will certainly be able to pass the pregnancy smoothly. However, if the pregnant mother can't adjust her emotions well, it will not only aggravate the already negative emotions of the pregnant mother, but also adversely affect the baby and even affect the delivery process.
How to eliminate the fear and anxiety caused by pregnancy?
1. Strengthen the understanding of maternity knowledge
One of the biggest reasons why pregnant mothers are full of fear of various changes and maladjustment during pregnancy is that they don't understand maternity knowledge and the changes that need to be experienced during pregnancy and childbirth.
At present, many hospitals carry out prenatal health education, which will guide pregnant mothers how to ensure adequate rest and sleep, how to take proper physical exercise, how to take balanced nutrition, how to maintain a regular lifestyle, and try to be calm as much as possible. They will also tell pregnant mothers to strengthen their own monitoring during pregnancy, such as counting their own fetal movements, so that pregnant mothers can learn how to deal with symptoms that indicate labor, such as "seeing red" and "breaking water".
The so-called "know yourself and know yourself, and fight every battle", when pregnant mothers have a certain understanding of maternity knowledge, they can take it calmly and calmly.
Avoid excessive anxiety
What pregnant mothers are most worried about during pregnancy is the situation of the baby in their stomachs. They are cautious in their actions, for fear that one will accidentally affect the baby. However, when we pay attention to the baby's condition, we don't need pregnant mothers to be so nervous that they are extremely anxious. If the baby does not show any abnormality under routine examination, the pregnant mother can eliminate anxiety and maintain a peaceful mood. It is more beneficial to the baby's growth and development.
3. Family support and encouragement
Pregnant mothers have great mood swings during pregnancy. At this time, the role of family members is particularly important, especially husbands. They should give pregnant mothers enough confidence and security, encourage and comfort them more, help them eliminate their fears and keep a happy mood.
Divert attention
Part of the reason why pregnant mothers are afraid and worried is that they pay too much attention to their babies and their own changes. Being pregnant doesn't mean that pregnant mothers should devote themselves to this aspect. Pregnant mothers can develop their hobbies, listen to gentle music, do moderate exercise, read books and plant flowers in their spare time. As long as you don't need too much physical labor, pregnant mothers can do it properly, divert their attention and get a happy mood.
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