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Mood changes in pregnancy: why they occur and how to manage them
Simple strategies to implement to regain balance
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Pregnancy
Trimester 1
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During pregnancy, the body changes rapidly, and emotions also follow this rhythm. Hormones - especially estrogen and progesterone - influence areas of the brain that regulate mood, making moments of crying or irritability normal. But it's not just a biological issue: tiredness, worries or fear of change can amplify emotional sensitivity. Feeling vulnerable does not mean being weak, but starting to realize the phase of transformation that you are experiencing. Mood swings are learned to manage with awareness and kindness to yourself. If they become intense or persistent, also read the content “Mood swings during pregnancy: when to worry and who to ask for help.”
There are practical strategies to help you regain balance: - Talk to someone you trust. Sharing thoughts and emotions with your partner, a friend, or a group of expectant mothers can lighten your mind.- Move and rest. Regular sleep and gentle movement (such as yoga or walking) also improve mood.- Cultivate moments of connection. A birth accompaniment course, a chat or a meeting with other women in your same phase can do more good than many words.- Give yourself time. It is not necessary to always be positive: recognizing and accepting emotions is already an act of care.
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