Physiological and Psychological Changes During Pregnancy

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES THAT OCCUR DURING PREGNANCY

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• Changes in Reproductive Organs: The uterus grows throughout pregnancy. Ovulation does not occur during pregnancy. ectopic tumor during pregnancyThe tendency to varicose veins in the breast organs increases.

• Changes in the Cardiovascular System: The growing uterus in the last months of pregnancy puts pressure on the large veins in the back when lying on your back. This may cause blood pressure to drop and the amount of blood flowing to the baby to decrease. For this reason, sleeping and resting in a side-lying position is recommended in the last months. If left sideIf you lie down, more oxygen will be provided to the baby.

• Changes in the Respiratory System: Respiratory rate increases. Nasal congestion may occur. The pressure on the diaphragm may increase. This may cause respiratory distress.

• Changes in the Excretory System: The frequency of urination increases in the first and last three months of pregnancy. Changes in the Digestive System: Due to the effect of hormones, gum swelling and bleeding may occur. Tooth decay may occur. Stomach acid may leak into the esophagus and a burning sensation may be felt in the throat. This condition is called pregnancy reflux. The functioning of the intestines slows down. As a result, constipation and gas problems may occur.

• Changes on the Skin: The color of the nipple and its surroundings and external reproductive organs becomes darker. A dark line may appear in the middle of the abdomen, appearing from top to bottom. There may be spots on the face called "pregnancy mask".

• Changes in the Breast: Breasts grow and become sensitive during pregnancy. Mammary glands and milk ducts develop. After the 12th week of pregnancy, milk may come from the breasts.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES THAT OCCUR DURING PREGNANCY

• The First Three Months of Pregnancy is a period when opposing emotions develop. Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, and feeling sleepy may cause the pregnant woman to blame the baby. Pregnant psychic conflictcan survive.

• Second Trimester of Pregnancy: Pregnancy is accepted. During this period, the pregnant woman is emotionally extremely sensitive and fragile to everything. Unstable psychological reactions such as getting angry easily and getting happy easily may be observed.

• Last Three Months of Pregnancy: The pregnant woman begins to communicate with her baby. The pregnant woman's daily life becomes difficult, and she begins to look forward to holding her baby in her arms. On the other hand, her curiosity about birth and her questions about birth increase. The baby's place at home must be prepared physically and emotionally. The support of family members is very important during this period. Pregnant women need to be supported in every aspect. The pregnant woman's trust in the hospital and her physician where she will give birth puts an end to her worries about the birth and her baby.

• Being under age

• Inability to adapt to marriage

• Having serious problems in the family

• death of spouse

• not being divorced

• Separated from spouse  legislative

• Lack of social support

• economic troubles

• stressful life

• Unplanned and unwanted pregnancies

• A certain gender expectation for the baby

• Pregnancies resulting from treatment methods

• Having a medical problem during pregnancy

• It is recommended that pregnant women seek expert psychological support in cases such as a previous negative pregnancy history (miscarriage, stillbirth, difficult birth) and the occurrence of psychiatric diseases along with pregnancy.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS DURING PREGNANCY

• Depression

Depression; It is a mental illness in which a person feels worthless, unhappy and hopeless, and has no interest in anything. Fatigue, weakness, slow movement and speaking speedIt may manifest itself with a decrease in attention and memory. Depression can disrupt the pregnant woman's quality of life and create problems in her sense of attachment with her baby and her relationship with her partner. If depressive complaints persist for more than a month, a psychiatric examination is recommended.

• Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorder; It is a condition that comes with tense, restless, anxious and obsessive feelings, causes the pregnant woman to lose self-confidence, become tired, weak and sleepless, and destroys the pleasure she gets from life. The pregnant woman constantly worries about the health of the baby, experiences a high level of fear of losing her baby, visits the doctor more often and tries not to be alone.