{"id":75873,"date":"2022-08-11T01:24:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T15:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=75873"},"modified":"2022-08-15T13:28:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T03:28:57","slug":"taking-care-of-you-in-the-first-trimester-of-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/living\/taking-care-of-you-in-the-first-trimester-of-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking care of you in the first trimester of pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking after your mental health during pregnancy is important for you and your baby. These tips may help you find safe treatment options.<\/p>\n

While you know there are a lot of changes happening with your body during these early weeks of pregnancy, it’s also very normal to feel significant shifts in how you’re feeling mentally.<\/p>\n

Both men and women can experience mental health challenges during pregnancy and for the first 12 months of your baby’s life. You are not alone and it does not make you a bad parent or bad person. In fact, seeking help early can mean a faster recovery with less of an impact on your life and relationships.<\/p>\n

There are a range of treatment options, including:<\/p>\n

Counselling, social support, speaking with someone who has been through a similar experience, exercise, a healthy diet, medication approved for use during pregnancy.<\/p>\n

It is normal to experience a degree of anxiety and ‘ups and downs’ when expecting a baby. However, some people develop a more pronounced anxiety or lower mood (depression) which affects their daily life and function.<\/p>\n

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Both men and women can experience mental health challenges during pregnancy and for the first 12 months of your baby\u2019s life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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If symptoms last for more than two weeks, it’s time to seek support.<\/p>\n

The signs and symptoms of antenatal anxiety and depression may include:<\/p>\n