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Psychological adjustment during pregnancy

A broad view of pregnancy adjustment that includes acceptance, role identity, relationships, labor preparation, self-esteem, and control.

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Mental adaptation through pregnancy

Mental adaptation through pregnancy

Pregnancy asks the mind to adapt as much as the body From the outside, pregnancy can look like a single event. Internally, it is often experienced as a sequence of adjustments. Hormonal change, sleep disruption, nausea, pain, fetal movement, bodily enlargement, and social attention can all alter attention and emotion. The result is often a […]