Nervous breakdowns during pregnancy provoke conflicts at work and at homePhoto: Getty
Causes of nervous breakdown
Sharp and frequent mood swings, elevatedtearfulness, obsessive anxiety - signs of hormonal changes in the body. For a woman carrying a child, emotional instability is the norm in the early stages. With time, closer to the second trimester of pregnancy, the hormonal balance normalizes. As a result, a woman calms down, feels better both physically and mentally. Nervous breakdowns during pregnancy can be triggered by problems in the family and at work, toxicosis. Women who have previously lost their child are especially susceptible. On the one hand, this is due to the reorganization of the organism preparing for childbirth. On the other hand, it affects pregnancy fatigue. Because of the large belly, the woman becomes sluggish. She does not sleep well at night, has frequent urge to urinate, discomfort in the stomach and lower back. How to recognize a nervous breakdown? Not always a woman experiencing negative experiences, spills them out in the form of anger or tearfulness. Depression can be asymptomatic. Headaches and backaches, rapid heartbeat, should alert the woman. Nervous breakdown is accompanied by nightmares, insomnia, distraction, anxiety.
A good rest helps prevent a nervous breakdown during pregnancy. Photo: Getty
The consequences of a nervous breakdown during pregnancy
If you do not respond in time, a nervous breakdown can cause hypertonicity of the uterus - provoking miscarriage contractions of the genital organs. There are other consequences that are permanent stress:
- Deterioration in sleep and appetite.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
- Frequent migraines, tachycardia.
- Strengthening of toxicosis.
- Rash on the skin, dandruff.
- Trembling of hands and feet.
Nervousness of the woman is transmitted to the child. Subsequently, he may be hyperactive, prone to hysteria and irritability. How can I help a pregnant woman if she has had a nervous breakdown during pregnancy? Safe herbal teas, yoga and auto-training, slow walks in the park will help the woman to calm down and relax. Your experiences should be shared with loved ones. If you cannot cope with depression yourself, you need to contact a psychologist. So, frequent mood changes in pregnant women are the norm caused by the restructuring of the hormonal system. If emotional instability develops into depression, it must be dealt with, including by medical methods.
