During pregnancy, women are more sensitive due to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, which are about 30 times greater than in the menstrual cycle, when PMS occurs.
In addition, there is both the joy and the pressure of responsibility for carrying a life in the womb and being responsible for it for a lifetime, which causes changes in the daily routine, work planning and family budget. See all changes for the first quarter.
Changes during pregnancy
The first trimester is the most difficult and with the most mood swings, as it is the period when the hormonal change is most drastic, besides being when the woman has to get used to the idea of pregnancy and adapt to the new life.
From the 20th week on, hormones start to stabilize and the woman's mood and mood improve. However, in the third trimester, hormones peak, being accompanied by anxiety about childbirth and preparations to receive the baby.
In addition, the rapid growth of the belly brings problems such as back pain, difficulty sleeping and constant tiredness, making stress and irritability greater. Learn how to relieve the 8 most common discomforts of early pregnancy.
What the baby feels
In general, the baby is not affected by the mother's mood swings during pregnancy, but if the woman's stress is too intense, it can cause changes in the immune system and decrease the baby's protection from infections and illnesses she has during this period..
In addition, excess stress at the end of pregnancy causes the muscles to always contract, which can favor premature delivery. However, these cases are rare and affect only women who experience serious problems, such as physical aggression by their partner.
How a partner can help
To help in this period, the companion needs to be patient, attentive and caring, following the entire evolution of the pregnancy closely, in order to be able to perceive the changes suffered by the woman and give the necessary support.
Thus, it is important that the partner goes to prenatal consultations, help with the preparations at home and invite the woman to do programs for two, such as going to the movies, walking in the park or visiting friends, activities that help to maintain the health of the relationship of the couple.
However, if the mood swings are very strong and the woman starts to isolate herself and lose the desire to do common activities, it can be a sign of depression in pregnancy.
