Dr.

Shamanthakamani Narendran

INTRODUCTION

Pregnancy is an experience full of growth, change, enrichment, and challenge. Fears and expectations about becoming parents. Emotions in both mother and father.

FIRST TRIMESTER

Anxiety Provokes tears Become depressed or angry Sudden emotional swings Fear of abortions

Need extra emotional support from family members

Embryo to Fetus

fifteen days eight wks

twenty-one days

thirty days

thirty-four days

six wks

six weeks weeks

seven

SECOND TRIMESTER

Self-conscious about the weight Overwhelming event Fetal movement 20 weeks Will husband be able to support ?

BOY OR GIRL

fourth month

sixth month

fifth month

THIRD TRIMESTER

Anxiety about labor and birth

The average weight of the Indian baby at 40 weeks of pregnancy is 2,750Gms at birth.

Dreams During Pregnancy

Experience strange dreams about childbirth, newborn baby, and life as a new mother. Baby's sex and nightmares

EMOTIONS IN FATHER

Emotional changes Apprehensive about their ability to parent.

MIND-BODY INTERACTIONS MOTHER-TO-BE

Shifts in the body image, changes in the hormones, and the attitude toward cultural pressures and expectations.

New Born

A healthy new born cries vigorously as soon as he is born, kicking his limbs actively, giving the greatest joy to the tired

Understanding the common psychological changes that occur during pregnancy will help both expectant mothers and expectant fathers to understand themselves and their partners better.

Yoga practices are safe and beneficial during pregnancy