Dealing with fear of childbirth

During the period of specialized advice women receive general information about the physiology of childbirth, the causes of pain and, of course, possible options for its relief. And this, again, breathing exercises, relaxation exercises, as well as acupressure techniques (pain can be significantly reduced by pressing on certain points of the body). "Cocktail" of the inevitability and uncertainty is very scary moms. Numerous short stories, "horror stories" experienced friends and relatives "prepare" a pregnant woman to the fact that she was a big test, unimaginable torture ... And at the reception she receives from a specialist large amount of information with answers to all the concerns of her questions. When a woman understands what it expects and how to act in difficult situations, she is less experienced, feel more confident and therefore tend to pregnancy and childbirth occur more easily.

Pregnancy, childbirth - one of the most important and complex processes in the life of any woman. Therefore, the support of the psychologist in such a situation is simply invaluable, and is also required, as the observation of an obstetrician-gynecologist. Although such consultations are not interchangeable. They are, in practice, perfectly complement each other, helping the woman is well to bear pregnancy and birth is not in pain and in joy.

The most common problems expectant mothers

Pregnant women often turn to a psychologist with an increased tone of the uterus, it can not be removed even medical therapy. This condition, of course, can not be delayed because harm the baby. In these cases, a woman must learn relaxation, breathing exercises, appropriate behavior in stressful situations. She should be able to arrest such a state through a variety of psychological techniques. This leads to long-term preservation effect.

Moms who are waiting for a second child, often turn to a specialist. They are often concerned about the jealousy of the older child to them has not yet appeared little brother or sister. The psychologist in this case, is working to enable the child to the process expectations. If the parents are cooperating with the psychologist, rather than just watching the process, the expectation of completion in the family becomes a shared pleasure.

One of the most common problems in pregnant women is the fear of childbirth. If there is an expectation that it will hurt - it hurt to be sure. The pain tends to increase many times if a person is afraid of it and keep waiting. Try pinching yourself in a relaxed first and then a hard hand, and you will feel yourself on the effect of this "mechanism".

Pregnant women are highly emotional

Susceptible women during pregnancy is very emotional. Emotionality is enhanced due to hormonal changes. Man, as a rule, are not ready for such changes, so it's pretty hard to accept and experiencing such "outbursts of feelings" and his wife's mood swings.

In fact, during pregnancy exacerbated the problems that existed before, but were not so obvious.  It is interesting to note that many people after psychological treatments overestimate the value and, as a rule, their rapport with other people and relationships are improved.

Need to work with the family counselor

Psychologist who works with pregnant women, often serves as a family counselor. For example, this situation arises frequently when a man seriously worried that his "soul mate" too focused on the unborn child. In this regard, the family conflicts may arise on the basis of the inevitable limitations imposed by pregnancy. Since a pregnant woman can not maintain such an active life as before. If a man shows solidarity and spent all his time at home, then he can build up in irritation. And if the husband is still going, for example, to visit one, the negative feelings, resentment, often occur in women. Such problems are more common in young families, where, as a rule, having a baby is not planned. When this step is realized by both partners, such situations usually do not occur.

The emergence of toxicity depends on the psychological problems

Psychological preparation of the parent reduces the likelihood of toxicosis. In many cases it is caused by toxicosis psychological reasons. A pregnant woman believes that if her mother had morning sickness, and as in the present conditions it occurs in all women, of course, she has it too is bound to be. If the basis of toxicosis (gestosis) are precisely the psychological reasons, then work with a competent professional can get rid of these unpleasant events.

Program of psychological counseling expectant mothers

The initial psychological preparation of future mothers typically includes a variety of training courses that teach how to properly respond to a variety of stressful situations and to treat them safely. This ability comes when a woman takes responsibility for the health of the unborn baby.

Very good, when the future pope come to such activities. A couple may come, both individually and together. These classes are often very strongly change their previous relationship, it become deeper and closer. During these sessions, not just the woman to assume responsibility, but also a man. This contributes to a warmer, emotional background of the relationship. Full adoption of such liability encourages expectant mother to do the necessary physical training. The mother should understand that it must make its own efforts, that the child was born strong. When the mother begins to engage in special gymnastics, breathing exercises, eat right, she is born healthy and harmoniously developed baby.

When should I begin the psychological preparation

It should start as early as possible to work on adaptation to pregnancy and birth preparedness. In our life there are many events to which we are accustomed to react emotionally, and a woman by nature is very sensitive and impressionable. Expectation of motherhood brings, on the one hand, joy, immense joy, and with another - a lot of stress to the body, which may be accompanied by the sudden tears and emotional outbursts. How to cope with the influx of feelings? Professional psychologist can teach you how to behave in such situations. He specialize in working with pregnant women.

When a pregnant woman is under stress, it increases the tone of the uterus, there is a spasm of blood vessels, and as a consequence, the future man is experiencing oxygen starvation, while being exposed to more and substantial pressure. Imagine a banal situation: the expectant mother was insulted by someone on the tram, she succumbed to surging emotions, and as a result of severely affected baby. A woman should know about it, to be able to assess the situation and all its insignificance compared to the welfare of the child, and learn to behave differently in stressful situations.

Indications for visiting psychologist

First of all, psychological counseling are shown for pregnant women with gestosis, increased uterine tone. It will be useful to visit a psychologist and expectant mothers, who are acutely responsive to various stressful situations. In general, psychotherapy sessions will be of interest to anyone who wants to have a healthy baby.

Psychological readiness for pregnancy

Conscious woman's desire to become a mother is the foundation for a successful pregnancy and childbirth. Psychological readiness to do the responsible step is very important, which is difficult to overestimate. Such training is best to start before pregnancy. And if you want to approach this important topic as skillfully, you should consult not only among obstetricians and gynecologists, and psychologists.

First, it is important for the family. Thorough psychological preparation for the birth of a child is required not only for the expectant mother, but for the pope. A man and woman must be internally pre-prepared to change their former social status. If they had lived together, then after the baby, they become family, in every sense of the word. And well, if the spouses are prepared to jointly overcome this crisis. Do not be afraid the word "crisis", it only indicates the moment of transition to a new level of existence. An important aspect in preparing for the baby's appearance, including psychological, is the familiarity with the special literature, which on this subject is vast. Even if you are going to attend the various consultations, helpful advice from a good book anyway to give you a substantial assistance.

Visit competent expert psychologist will give a positive effect. This will give the opportunity to learn about all the "pitfalls" that can occur during pregnancy and how to cope with emerging challenges.

The initial stage of preparation for pregnancy and childbirth

The initial stage of preparation for pregnancy and childbirth is learning the art of calmly respond to various stressful conditions. Expectant mother should get used to the feeling of responsibility.

Special courses to prepare for pregnancy it's not a waste of money. The positive effect is achieved much faster when training a young couple walking together. If a couple is not in official relations, but their plans to legalize, a wedding is better to move on later stages of pregnancy when the risk of miscarriage is much less, and psychological stress on the expectant mother will not fall on the most dangerous periods.

Of great importance to the health of both baby and mother has a psychological atmosphere in the family. Typically, a psychologist who works with a pregnant woman is a psychologist and family: in this period in women hormonal changes that contribute to aggressiveness or, conversely, suspiciousness. This, in turn, results in quarrels and scandals: it too is experiencing the future father, worried and nervous.

In addition, men in these couples often begin to feel that their favorite has drifted away from them, jealousy starts to child. It is quite common, to cope with the negative consequences of which will also help the specialist.

Pregnancy: the psychological preparation

Pregnancy ends happily, if both parents are thoroughly prepared for it physiologically and psychologically. Child's health depends on the condition of the nervous system of the future mother. Pregnancy and childbirth is stressful for the body. If a young woman always before overreact to stressful situations, then it is better to attend a special program for pregnant women, specifically women prepare for childbirth.

It has long been known that the marriage, childbirth and funerals are the most significant events in the life of every woman. And she should come to them prepared. In stressful situations, people tend to strain to react violently. This causes muscle tension, spasm of blood vessels and can cause oxygen starvation of the child. Another situation - a simple family scandal could result in drama, tears, changing hormonal levels. The situation when one wants to hide in a corner and doing nothing is familiar to almost all pregnant women.

All this could affect the baby's health.