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Apathy in Pregnancy
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Apathy in pregnancy is an abnormal condition that is inherent in some women. Apathy in a pregnant woman is manifested in a change in her behavior and mood. So, previously a cheerful and sociable woman becomes withdrawn and dull, laziness and indifference to everything around happen. Do not forget that melancholy and apathy during pregnancy, this is quite normal phenomenon, which, as a rule, does not require medical care. But to let the apathetic state into its own right, is also not worth it.
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Causes of apathy during pregnancy
Apathy during pregnancy causes hormonal changes, so to control their mood and behavior, the future mother simply can not. So, in the first trimester of pregnancy a woman experiences weakness and fatigue, which negatively affects the behavior and emotional state. And there are such negative factors in every trimester. Therefore, the task of others to enter the position of women and create the most comfortable conditions in order to withdraw it from a passive apathetic state.
Apathy in early pregnancy
Apathy in the early stages of pregnancy occurs very often. The main cause of this psychological illness is a change in the hormonal background. Apathy can be caused by an early or unwanted pregnancy, a serious condition of the expectant mother in the process of gestation. In addition to apathy, a woman has anxiety, a reassessment of her abilities and views.
In this period it is very important to support the future mother, to provide moral assistance. Without understanding on the part of relatives, but on the contrary, reproaches and reproaches, apathy in the early stages of pregnancy can lead to a depressed state and termination of pregnancy. Experiences, stresses and tantrums of a pregnant woman, negatively affect the health and nervous system of the unborn child. In order to prevent apathy, it is necessary to support a woman, spend more time in the fresh air, eat and rest fully.
Treatment of apathy in pregnancy
In order to overcome apathy during pregnancy, many experts recommend to make a daily routine, more time allocating for sleep. This will prevent nerve disorders and apathy. So, in the first trimester, the expectant mother starts to get very tired, so an additional sleep will only go in favor. But in the last months of pregnancy, a woman has a fear of childbirth, which entails another attack of apathy. During this period, friends and relatives should come to the rescue. The pregnant woman herself must understand that her condition is displayed in the future child. A woman should try to lead an active lifestyle, spend more time in the fresh air and communicate with pleasant people.