Life Kit: Parenting
Pregnant? Here's how to deal with the new you
May 11, 2023
Explore the emotional challenges of pregnancy, including the loss of control, identity loss, and impact on mental health. Strategies for dealing with these challenges are provided, as well as the importance of having a support system and embracing the changes happening during pregnancy. Learn about the hormonal changes and mental shifts that occur during pregnancy and how they shape long-term physical and mental health.
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- Pregnancy primes the brain to be more adaptable and ready to receive the baby, benefiting mental health and increasing empathy and emotional regulation skills.
- Pregnancy involves giving up certain aspects of one's previous identity, leading to a sense of grief and questions about role and identity; it's important to acknowledge and address these feelings through open conversations and self-compassion.
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Pregnancy changes the brain and prepares individuals for parenthood
Pregnancy causes significant hormonal changes that prime the brain to be more adaptable and ready to receive the baby. These changes are not only physical but have a positive impact on mental health as well. Parenting appears to be a neuroprotective experience over time, benefiting brain health and increasing empathy and emotional regulation skills. While the hormonal shift during pregnancy can be comparable to adolescence in terms of emotional turbulence, understanding and accepting these changes can help individuals navigate the mental aspects of pregnancy.
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