- Published: September 16, 2022
- Updated: September 16, 2022
- University / College: Arizona State University
- Language: English
- Downloads: 41
Slide 2: Myth and Reality
Myth
Hormones released during pregnancy protects women from psychological order and fosters a period of well-being.
Reality
20% women suffer from anxiety disorders and severe mood swings during the prenatal period whether or not a person has a history of mental illness, depression and anxiety disorder.
Slide 3: Biological Changes
– Hormonal
– Increased Level of Estrogen for fetus and mild ducts development and breast enlargement.
– Side effect – Nausea and depression
– Increased level of Progesterone for Uterus development
– Side effects – weight gain, skin pigmentation and water retention.
– Other Changes
– Vision Changes
– Taste and Smell Changes
– Stretch Marks
– Mole and freckle changes
– Rashes and boils.
– Increased metabolism
– High pressure
Slide 4: for Psychological Problems
– Hormonal changes
– Increased level of Estrogen and Progesterone can cause depression.
– Weight gain and body deformity can cause
– Low self esteem
– Fear of losing the baby (miscarriage), possible complications during pregnancy and uncertainty about motherhood
– Depression and fear.
Slide 5: Barrier to Psychological Treatment
– Pregnant women have more faith on parents, husband and friends than on doctors/psychiatrist
– Anti-depressants are harmful for the development of the fetus.
– Counselling is the only way to seek treatment.
Slide 6: References
– Stanford School of Medicine (SSM). (2014). Pregnancy and Mental Health. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014. http://womensneuroscience. stanford. edu/wellness_clinic/Pregnancy. html
– Eden, E. (2014). Understanding Psychological Changes during Pregnancy. Info Space LLC. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014. http://health. howstuffworks. com/pregnancy-and-parenting/pregnancy/issues/understanding-psychological-changes-during-pregnancy. htm
– Reyes, N., Klotz, A., & Herring, S. (2013). A Qualitative Study of Motivators and Barriers to Healthy Eating in Pregnancy for Low-Income, Overweight, African-American Mothers. Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics, 113(9), 1175-1181. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014. http://www. ncbi. nlm. nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC3782301/
– Krucik, G. (2012). How Your Body Changes During Pregnancy: Hormones, Breasts & More. Healthline. com. Retrieved on 1st December, 2014.
