Pregnancy Emotions

... pregnant? Expectant friends, beware of sappy TV ads. The fact is, pregnancy can have a powerful effect... on emotions, which can change by the minute. Why the drama? Blame rising hormone levels. Experts have found... challenges that can influence emotions. Consider how you feel when you're fatigued, uncomfortable...

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...'ll also be dealing with some serious emotional changes, everything from killer mood swings to anxiety... ride. Weight gain is essential to a healthy pregnancy; doctors say most women should put on 25 to 35... healthy pregnancy. If the number on the scale bums you out, stand backward when being weighed at your ob...

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... three months pregnant with her second child; Kansas City, MO): "With my first pregnancy, my emotions... during your pregnancy -- often at unpredictable times. Why do you sometimes feel so out of control while... you're expecting? Hormonal surges can cause your emotions to fluctuate wildly, notes psychologist Fred...

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