Depression during pregnancy refers to women's mood swings, abnormal behavior, feeling tired and depressed, loss of appetite or overeating during pregnancy. In fact, women are prone to emotional instability after hormonal changes during pregnancy. If they don't adjust properly or continue to be paranoid when they are anxious or nervous, they will easily suffer from depression during pregnancy. Some pregnant women are depressed because of family factors, such as the husband's incomprehension and the disharmony between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
What effect will depression during pregnancy have on children? First, in the first trimester of pregnancy, if the mood of pregnant women is excessively unstable, the fetus may have the possibility of distorted lips; Second, if the mental state of pregnant women is suddenly stimulated, such as excessive shock and fear, excessive tension and sadness, there may be placental abruption; Third, in fact, the baby in the belly will feel when the pregnant woman is emotional, so the fetus will exercise frequently to comfort the mother, but because of the frequent fetal movement, it will be about 2 kg lighter than other newborns after birth; Fourthly, the psychological depression of pregnant women can easily lead to digestive system disorder and body dysfunction of newborns; If pregnant women are depressed, the nervous system will secrete different hormones to the fetus, which will affect the physical and mental health of the fetus.
The influence of depression during pregnancy on pregnant women and fetuses should not be underestimated. Therefore, expectant mothers should usually do more things to make themselves physically and mentally happy. If you are depressed, try to adjust, don't hold it in your heart. In addition, the prospective father should also take care of the emotions of pregnant women. Don't think that the changeable mood of pregnant women is a sitcom. Spend more time with expectant mothers and give them a full sense of security.