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Prenatal Anxiety/Depression
Women who have never experienced Depression or
Anxiety in the past often experience symptoms before
the arrival of the baby. Pregnant women are faced
with many challenges that include weight gain,
morning sickness and mood swings. While anxiety and
stress are common during pregnancy, it is not a
healthy side effect of pregnancy. Warning
signs and symptoms of Prenatal Anxiety include:
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Ritualistic behaviors as
a way of dealing with
anxieties.
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Shakiness
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Trembling
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Muscle aches
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Sweating
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Cold/clammy hands
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Dizziness
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Jitteriness
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Tension
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Fatigue
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Racing/pounding heart
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Warning signs and symptoms of Prenatal Depression
include:
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Sleeping and eating
disturbances
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Overwhelmed with sadness
and emotion
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Feelings of inadequacy
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Crying that lasts for
days
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Intense fatigue
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Feeling of hopelessness
and helplessness
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Lack of motivation or
loss of interest in
yourself and your
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Symptoms include feeling tired, appetite changes and
poor sleep. However if the things you do everyday
are affected, consider seeking help.
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