1st Trimester (1-13th week, first 3 months)
- He feels both happy and insecure. She experiences two emotions at the same time.
- If there is an unplanned, unexpected pregnancy, this may create tension and stress in the expectant mother
- Anxious questions…
What kind of a mother will I be?
How will my relationship with my partner be affected?
Will my partner continue to like me?
Will I gain too much weight?
Will my baby be healthy?
Will my social life change?
Am I starting a family with the right person?
Am I ready for this?
Professionally speaking What awaits me?
2nd Trimester (14-27th week, second 3 months)
- Getting used to pregnancy : Physical symptoms... Nausea, vomiting, chest tightness
- Fatigue, weakness, reluctance may occur.
- Concerns about the results of the tests to be performed,
- Embodiment phase. : Growing belly, informing the workplace, sharing with close circle, ultrasound photos, future plans...
- Feeling the baby's first movement and emotionally preparing for the role of mother.
3rd Trimester (28-40 weeks, last 3 months)
- Practical preparations: hospital bag, nursery, nesting instinct
- Spouse and Support from close circle
-Can I trust my doctor?
- Fears related to labor
- Birth plan: normal or cesarean section?
Hormanal Changes in Fathers
Hormonal changes: Elevated prolactin, cortisol and estrogen are observed in the saliva sample in the pre- and early postnatal period. This increases the father's protective and bonding behaviors, while at the same time testosterone decreases. Because there is no need for testosterone. From where? Because this hormone's area of expertise is seeking sexual partners and providing power and status. Since this equipment is not required in this process, there is a decrease in that level. In other words, nature also prepares the father for birth and the postpartum period. But of course, we do not take action only with hormones. This is about the upper brain... Don't make choices, don't take risks... but nature is on women's side :)
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