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Is Anger And Mood Swings Normal During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi doctor, My wife is 34 weeks pregnant now,for the past two weeks she is getting anger to extreme levels and is uncontrollable, her BP is in normal condition only but she is getting frequent anger which was not there before she got pregnant.Is it normal during pregnancy?? wat precautions do we need to take to avoid anger during pregancy as we are more concerned about our baby?? Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Commonly seen but not normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A pregnancy can cause many overwhelming feelings, including stress; a feeling of being angry or depressed. most of the times the anger is due to a feeling of depression that is usual during pregnancy.
A long-term anger or anxiety can have detrimental effects on your baby. It can cause a growth retardation or a preterm labor.
Simple relaxation tools such as deep breathing and relaxing imagery can be effective in controlling stress and anger. Relaxation techniques are also taught in childbirth education classes. Non-strenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax her muscles and make her feel calmer.
Regular exercise is also recommended. It will cause an emotional lift from the release of endorphins and her energy level will be increased and common complaints like backaches, breathlessness and constipation will be minimized by regular exercise.
In case her mood swings are persistent then a mild anti anxiety drug and an anti depressant may be needed after consulting your gynecologist.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Commonly seen but not normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A pregnancy can cause many overwhelming feelings, including stress; a feeling of being angry or depressed. most of the times the anger is due to a feeling of depression that is usual during pregnancy.
A long-term anger or anxiety can have detrimental effects on your baby. It can cause a growth retardation or a preterm labor.
Simple relaxation tools such as deep breathing and relaxing imagery can be effective in controlling stress and anger. Relaxation techniques are also taught in childbirth education classes. Non-strenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax her muscles and make her feel calmer.
Regular exercise is also recommended. It will cause an emotional lift from the release of endorphins and her energy level will be increased and common complaints like backaches, breathlessness and constipation will be minimized by regular exercise.
In case her mood swings are persistent then a mild anti anxiety drug and an anti depressant may be needed after consulting your gynecologist.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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