Emotional changes - anxious or concerned, teary or moody

Teary, mood swings

Many women will go through the early weeks of their pregnancy feeling anxious or concerned at different times. The reasons for this may be rational, or they may be totally illogical (all being very normal). Feeling anxious or concerned can involve a number of issues, which may come up again at various other times during the pregnancy. It is common to feel concerned about:

	Miscarrying in the early weeks.
	The baby being healthy and normal.
	The prospect of becoming a mother or having another child.
	The possibility of being pregnant with twins (or more).
	The impending labour and birth (especially if your mother or sisters had difficult pregnancies or births, or your last birth was traumatic).
	Coping with a baby (with help or on your own).
	How your relationship will change with your partner.
	How your partner will feel about your body changing, or your new role as a mother.

It is normal to experience anxious thoughts and emotions. Sharing your concerns with your partner or a close friend or relative may help to clarify your individual issues. Many women feel a need to ask their mothers about their own pregnancies and labours at this time. If your mother is not alive, or you do not keep in contact with her (or you are adopted) then feelings of loss and grief can also be triggered by not being able to do this.

If you have questions about what lies ahead, or need some clarification, you may want to consider discussing your concerns with your caregiver at your first pregnancy visit.

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