Some women see pregnancy as a period of great creativity, while others see no change. Evelyn Cosgrave, a novelist and poet, describes her first pregnancy as a "very contemplative period." She composed poetry, much of it about the girl she was carrying, but she struggled to properly understand her emotions. She says this lack of clarity affected how well she wrote: "I felt incapable of expressing myself clearly because I wasn't clear in my own mind what I wanted to say." During her second pregnancy, she was more focused and determined to write better poems. Being pregnant can also bring out the artist in some people through drawing, painting, or any other form of creative expression. Mothers who are interested in pursuing these activities before they know they're pregnant should be encouraged to do so. Pregnancy is a time when many women experience mood changes, including depression. If you suffer from depression, it's important to seek help before you get pregnant so that you will be able to care for your baby when he or she comes into the world. Being pregnant can also lead some women to take risks they otherwise wouldn't have done. For example, one study found that women who were expecting babies watched themselves drive slower than usual without thinking about it. They assumed that if they had an accident, it would be safer not to try and avoid hitting another car or object. Finally, being pregnant can give rise to unusual ideas or plans.