My wife is feeling anxious during her pregnancy. This is our first pregnancy. Is this normal?
Any other symptoms I should look out for?Anxiety and even some moodiness are normal emotions that all mothers experience during and after pregnancy. But some women may have an increased risk of depression if the anxiety is left unrecognized. The warning symptoms are as follows:
Physical symptoms:
Poor appetite
Disturbed sleep,
Low energy levels
Breathlessness
Chest discomfort
Headaches
Mental or Emotional symptoms
Poor concentration
Irritability
Feeling weepy
Gloominess
Worrying and obsessing over things
Thinking of worst-case scenarios
Source: Dr. Adrian Wang, Consultant Psychiatrist
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