Slide 2: Myth and Reality
Myth
Hormones released during pregnancy protects women from psychological order and fosters a period of well-being.
Reality
20% women suffer from anxiety disorders and severe mood swings during the prenatal period whether or not a person has a history of mental illness, depression and anxiety disorder.
Slide 3: Biological Changes
- Hormonal
- Increased Level of Estrogen for fetus and mild ducts development and breast enlargement.
- Side effect – Nausea and depression
- Increased level of Progesterone for Uterus development
- Side effects – weight gain, skin pigmentation and water retention.
- Other Changes
- Vision Changes
- Taste and Smell Changes
- Stretch Marks
- Mole and freckle changes
- Rashes and boils.
- Increased metabolism
- High pressure
Slide 4: for Psychological Problems
- Hormonal changes
- Increased level of Estrogen and Progesterone can cause depression.
- Weight gain and body deformity can cause
- Low self esteem
- Fear of losing the baby (miscarriage), possible complications during pregnancy and uncertainty about motherhood
- Depression and fear.
Slide 5: Barrier to Psychological Treatment
- Pregnant women have more faith on parents, husband and friends than on doctors/psychiatrist
- Anti-depressants are harmful for the development of the fetus.
- Counselling is the only way to seek treatment.
Slide 6: References
- Stanford School of Medicine (SSM). (2014). Pregnancy and Mental Health. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014. http://womensneuroscience.stanford.edu/wellness_clinic/Pregnancy.html
- Eden, E. (2014). Understanding Psychological Changes during Pregnancy. Info Space LLC. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014. http://health.howstuffworks.com/pregnancy-and-parenting/pregnancy/issues/understanding-psychological-changes-during-pregnancy.htm
- Reyes, N., Klotz, A., & Herring, S. (2013). A Qualitative Study of Motivators and Barriers to Healthy Eating in Pregnancy for Low-Income, Overweight, African-American Mothers. Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics, 113(9), 1175-1181. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3782301/
- Krucik, G. (2012). How Your Body Changes During Pregnancy: Hormones, Breasts & More. Healthline.com. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014. <http://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/bodily-changes-during#HormonalChanges1>
