Teared up over a toilet paper commercial?

Snapped at your partner when they forgot to buy milk?

Its not that unusual for your moods to be surging and falling like the Richter scale these days.

pregnancy mood swings

What are pregnancy mood swings?

What causes pregnancy mood swings?

Your emotional rollercoaster ride is at least partially fueled by hormones.

pregnancy mood swings

Its not all about biology though.

One minute you may be thrilled about becoming a mother (I’ve always wanted a baby!)

Know that these feelings are completely normal (and that you’re going to be wonderful parent).

pregnancy mood swings

When do pregnancy mood swings start?

Emotional turbulence tends to hit hardest during thefirst trimester, as your body is adjusting to changing hormone levels.

(Hey, youve got a lot on your mind by then!)

pregnancy mood swings

Others find that their moods stay more sensitive throughout their entire pregnancy and thats normal, too.

But intense or persistent mood changes that interfere with daily life could be signs ofpregnancy depressionoranxiety.

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