Pregnancy can affect your mental health in different ways. Some women might feel excited by the news.However, if you were not expecting a positive pregnancy test result, you’re likely feeling mentally confused, stressed, and overwhelmed right now.
While your life situation plays a huge role in how you feel mentally about your pregnancy, hormones are also a large contributing factor. Even when a pregnancy is planned, many women feel taken off guard by how they feel like they are riding an emotional rollercoaster.
If you’re feeling mentally unstable right now, it’s important to know it’s understandable—but there are steps you can take to feel mentally and physically healthy right now. This article will highlight those steps; however, if you’re looking for a safe space to talk, contact us today. We understand what you’re going through, and we’re here to help.
Learn All You Can About Your Pregnancy and Options
Seeing the positive symbol on the pregnancy test can make it feel like your world is suddenly upside down, but learning all you can about your pregnancy details and the available options will help you regain control.
Ultrasound is a simple scan that will tell you the essentials you need to know about your pregnancy, like its location, viability (which means it has signs of life, like a heartbeat), and gestational age. This is critical information you need to know before making a pregnancy decision.
At Pregnancy Care Center, we may be able to offer you a free, limited ultrasound after you receive a positive pregnancy test result at our office. We also offer medically accurate information about each of your options and a safe space to talk and ask questions.
Prioritize Your Well-Being
Life’s stressors can make you feel mentally fatigued—and finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant is one of life’s greatest stressors. This is why it’s vital to prioritize your well-being right now. While this might feel impossible in your current circumstances, the following practical ideas can help:
- Take a walk. As simple as this sounds, getting light exercise, like a walk, goes a long way in helping you feel mentally and physically well. And bonus points if you get a walk outside, as the fresh air is healthy as well.
- Do something you enjoy. Do you like watching movies? Creating art? Listening to music? If you can find ways to weave in the things you enjoy right now, it will help boost your mental health.
- Talk about your feelings. You’re going through an incredibly tough situation right now, and one of the best ways to work through your feelings is to talk about them—either with a trusted friend, family member, or counselor.
We’re Here for You
Navigating an unexpected pregnancy can wreak havoc on your mental health, but you’re not alone in this. We’re here for you—and with the right resources and support, you can walk through this time feeling mentally and physically healthy.
Contact us today to learn about all the ways we’re here to help.