During pregnancy and following the birth of a baby, a wide range of emotions are possible. Often, the parent's expected feelings of excitement and joy are mixed with feelings of anxiety and worry. Mothers may also experience feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and frustrated. Being pregnant can be difficult. Caring for an infant is hard work.
Expectant parents spend much time preparing and looking forward to pregnancy and the baby's birth.
Time, patience, and support from family and friends are all helpful during this period of adjustment. Sometimes, in spite of help and support, women may feel bewildered and concerned about themselves. These more confusing emotions are common among postpartum women. Symptoms may include crying for no apparent reason, impatience, irritability, restlessness and anxiety. However, if you experience symptoms more gradually and find they last more than two weeks, they may be a result of postpartum depression.