The importance of thinking positively during pregnancy

"Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear." -Jane Weideman.

“Congratulations, you are pregnant.” These words overjoy many and some may feel euphoric. Pregnancy isn’t a disease. It’s a journey towards motherhood.

Some may worry during these nine months, maybe pointlessly, often the scary predictions may not materialise.  Googling may throw up an unending list of hazards during pregnancy and what birth complications a child may have. Believing that the worst will happen is detrimental.

Psychiatrist Dr.Dayal Mirchandani says, “The expectant mother needs to understand that pregnancy is very normal. There are books to help you to think positively during pregnancy. In tribal regions of Africa, women work right through their pregnancy and go back to work right after childbirth instead of needlessly worrying about their pregnancy. The stress hormone affects the wellbeing of the baby too. If you are relaxed it is easier to go through a smooth sailing pregnancy and an effortless delivery.”

Psychologist Prasenjit Kamble seconds him. “A pregnant lady goes through many hormonal changes. The mind and the human hormonal system can be stabilised through meditation, visualisation and having food which calms the nervous system and balances the hormones.”

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