PREGNANCY

So, it’s finally real. You’re expecting a baby. You’ve imagined this moment a million times before, and yet it still doesn’t feel real. But it is, and your pregnancy symptoms remind you of that every day. But with joy also come some unexpected… not-so-joyful feelings too. For instance, the constant worry about your baby’s health. …

If you are expecting a baby and feeling sad, worried, or angry for no reason (or just not like yourself), you may be wondering: is this prenatal depression? Now, most people talk about pregnancy only in connection with happiness, love, and pure joy. And sure, sometimes pregnancy does feel exciting. But sometimes it doesn’t. (I …

If you’re going through your first pregnancy, you probably feel a mix of emotions… You might feel happy, scared, excited, grateful, and completely shocked (even if you’ve expected it) at the same time. That is one of the hardest parts of first pregnancy that people (and prenatal classes) don’t talk about enough. People often focus …

You expected the tiredness and nausea. You probably even expected the random crying for no reason. But the rage during pregnancy? That one can catch you completely off guard. One minute, you are fine. The next, you are furious because your partner breathed too loudly, someone asked an annoying question, or the dishwasher won’t stop …

You love your husband. You chose him and built a life with him. Then pregnancy happened. And now the way he breathes annoys you. The way he chews… The way he asks, “You okay?” for the tenth time today. The way he just… exists. You watch him leave his cup on the side table, and …

If you feel alone during pregnancy, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. Many pregnant women feel lonely  for they feel their husband (or partner) doesn’t seem to understand what they’re going through. (And let’s be honest, he can’t fully understand.) If can feel a bit confusing for sure, especially when everyone expects you …