Becoming a parent can be a wonderful time of life,but as a time of intense change and adjustment it can also bring strong and unexpected feelings. You may experience many different emotions as you adjust to the new realities of pregnancy and anticipating becoming a parent.
There may be changes in your intimate and family relationships, your working relationships and career, and an evolving sense of who you are and what’s important to you.
“I struggled with the changes that were impacting my body, and I began to feel disconnected from my identity”
What kind of changes can you expect?
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Relationships
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Work
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Family dynamics
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Physical changes
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Mental and emotional changes
“Even when change is positive, it can still be challenging. Having mixed and complex emotions while you are expecting your baby is normal, but these can be confronting emotions to manage. ”
Strategies to help you manage change
Even when change is positive, it can still be challenging.Having mixed and complex emotions while you are expecting your baby is normal, but these can be confronting emotions to manage.
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Accepting change
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Expect things to be unpredictable
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Look after yourself
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Identify support
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Access support