Pregnancy blues and mood swings

Christina, baby care advisor and mum

With all of those extra hormones at the moment, it’s quite common to experience some mood swings during pregnancy. Your body is working hard to look after a developing baby and you’ve got so much to think about, sometimes you might just find yourself having a few tears or wanting to scream. If the pregnancy blues are getting you down, have a chat to your midwife, and remember you can always get in touch with us for a bit of extra support.

Christina, baby care advisor and mum

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If you’re feeling down, look after yourself


With no control over your raging hormones and everyone asking after your bump, pregnancy can really seem to take over your life.  Little niggles can start making you feel tired and emotional too – it’s not surprising that months of heartburn or having to get up through the night to go to the loo can take their toll.

Many mums-to-be often feel guilty about feeling down during pregnancy because they think they should be glowing happily and telling everyone how excited they are.  However, if you are feeling a bit blue, you’re not alone. Mood swings during pregnancy are common and can happen to even the smiliest of people.

Try not to let your mood swings get you in their grip and rule you. Instead, whenever you feel blue, do something that makes you feel good. Whether it’s getting your hair cut, going to the cinema or just relaxing in a warm bath, treat yourself to something that will help make you feel like you again.

Don’t keep it to yourself


Every pregnancy comes with its share of stress. After all, there's a lot to think about: how will the new baby affect your relationship, your social life or even your health? Chatting these worries through with your partner, family and friends can really help you to cope with your mood swings and letting others in means that they’ll be more aware of your feelings, too.

Antenatal depression


If you really can’t seem to shake off the mood you’re in, it might be that you’ve got a more serious case of the pregnancy blues, which is commonly known as antenatal depression.

If you do feel things are getting you down and are wondering whether it might be something like this, it may be a good idea to talk to your midwife or doctor. The important thing to remember is that there are people who can help you through it.


Why not head over to our pregnancy forum to talk to mums-to-be in the same situation as you?

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