In contemporary Western societies pregnancy is considered wonderful, and all women are meant to be delightfully happy and gratified with their dreams of motherhood ultimately being realised. Though, while this picturesque interpretation exists, the reality remains that, regardless of how able and supported the woman is, the process is draining and incredibly stressful. Considering this, it is hardly surprising that it can lead the most proud-to-be mums into bouts of depression.
As a woman, to have your body transformed beyond her control is understandably testing. While Hollywood mums may maintain that they have never felt more desirable, it is harder for us mere mortals to come to terms with the transformation in life not to mention the waiste line. Personal image may look vain, but maintains a large factor in a positive and healthy out look in life. For countless woman this is a huge barrier, even without the buddle of baby lump stretching your shirt. Loss of control of your body can feel like a loss of control over life and the important relationships in it. While all these thoughts are valid and for some become a hazy memory, for others an on going hardship which call for attention.
To be confident and proud of your new body is fantastic, particularly as the weight gain is an inescapable part of pregnancy. Of course, on the contrary, women commonly feel embarrassed by the way they look, not being able to fit in to that fabulous black top anymore is much more distressing than you would believe! But to combat some of these complications many woman have suggested uncomplicated steps to handle with these problems like shopping. It sounds like a horrible cliche, but to buy fitting and fashionable clothes when you have been surviving in stretch pants can do great things for your self esteem. There is a swiftly growing pressure for prenatal clothing which looks lovely and is practical (that's one thing we can thank Hollywood mums for) and requires to little sweat to track down one at your local mall.
Other external remedies that have been suggested is a new make-up or make-over in a store or an appointment at the nice hair dresser round the corner. This continuation of participating in activities which were constructive before pregnancy can help maintain the new mum feeling isolated from her pre-baby life but rather ease into a new stage.
A partner's, family and friends support is very important, however even with all that it merely can initiate a sense of confusion. "I have a amazing husband and he is so excited about the baby, but I am not," she is also not alone. If talking with friends and trying positive activities is still not making a difference than added help should be sort. If a local counsellor, or a support group for pregnant woman enabling the individual to chat about physical and psychological problems with woman going through the same changes. Even exercise classes such as yoga and aqua aerobics specifically catering for pregnant woman which provide a social level of normality and relatable woman. Local G.P.s should be able to provide many of these contacts.