Signs of Pregnancy Mood Swings

Ask any pregnant woman and she'll tell you that a lot of physical and emotional changes come along with that positive pregnancy test, including pregnancy mood swings. During pregnancy, your body secretes increased levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which affect the brain chemicals that regulate your moods. Being able to recognize some of the more common signs of pregnancy mood swings helps you realize that what you are experiencing is a perfectly normal part of pregnancy.

  1. Heightened Emotions

    • Exaggerated emotional responses frequently signal pregnancy mood swings. You may find yourself crying over a picture of a baby in a magazine or laughing at something that normally would not amuse you.

    Irritability

    • Increased or unusual irritability over small things that usually don't bother you is a common sign of pregnancy mood swings.

    Anxiety

    • Pregnancy mood swings frequently manifest themselves in a heightened worry about topics relating to your baby (including his health and how well you'll be able to care for a baby) and your own body (whether your partner will consider you unattractive or fat).

    Premenstrual Syndrome

    • Women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome are more likely to have strong pregnancy mood swings.

    Time of Pregnancy

    • Although they can occur throughout pregnancy, mood swings are more likely to occur between the first six and 10 weeks of pregnancy and again during the third trimester.

    Considerations

    • According to KidsHealth.Org, about 10 percent of women experience depression during pregnancy. If you have exaggerated or severe mood swings that last for more than two weeks at a time, talk to your obstetrician or midwife about getting help.

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