Dealing with Anxiety on pregnancy, giving birth, and childcare?

Even if the long-awaited pregnancy is known, many people are worried when it comes to "Can I be a mom?" Pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare can change not only the body but also the life of a woman at once. The more you research about pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare, the more anxiety may grow. Here's how to eliminate anxiety about childcare.What is anxiety that you tend to feel during pregnancy?Pregnancy is one of the biggest jobs in a woman's life, so everyone has some anxiety during pregnancy. Especially in the case of the first childbirth, it is no exaggeration to say that it is 10 months to always face anxiety. It's only a short time that you're happy to have a baby, and your physical condition changes day by day, such as the start of morning sickness. Many people may feel anxious due to slight changes in their body. Let's take a look at each of the elements of anxiety that pregnant women often feel.I'm worried about the pain during childbirth!The pain of childbirth is expressed in various words such as "it hurts so much that a watermelon comes out of the nose" and "it seems that the stomach is hit with a hammer", but all of them feel pain that can not be imagined. The pain from labor to childbirth is not expressed correctly for each person, but it is said that the pain level of primiparas is slightly stronger than that of multiparous women. Also, those who are planning a Caesarean section for some reason, such as a breech baby, may be worried about postoperative pain. When you imagine the pain of childbirth, many people are scared and don't want to give birth.I'm worried if I can give birth safely!Isn't every pregnant woman wanting a healthy baby to be born? I think that the feeling of anxiety before giving birth is the same regardless of how many times you have given birth. There are many people who become tired both physically and mentally as their anxiety grows and they think negatively about the wrong direction, or they cannot sleep at night because of anxiety.I'm worried if I can raise my child properly!Even if a child is born safely, many moms are worried about facing the child and their child-rearing-centered life, asking "Is it possible for me to raise my child properly?"I'm angry after giving birth, and I'm worried about when I'll be sensitive!Postpartum moms have hormonal imbalances. It is generally said that there is a period of time when the baby becomes ill-tempered to protect the baby and gets frustrated by a little bit. For example, some moms are becoming too sensitive to say that their partners are more strict than before giving birth, and that they don't want people other than themselves to touch their children. I feel uneasy.I'm worried about housework after giving birth!When you give birth, your life changes from a life that of your own to a baby-centered life. Breastfeeding many times a day, hugging a crying baby, changing diapers at night, and dealing with crying at night. Meanwhile, there are many people who are worried, "Is it possible to do household chores as before?"Tips for overcoming the anxiety of becoming a momAs we have seen, both primiparas and multiparous women are worried about becoming a mom. Here are three ways to get rid of your anxiety about becoming a mom.If you have any concerns about childbirth, consult your doctor or midwife as much as possible.If you are worried about your pregnancy or childbirth, you can often solve it by consulting with your doctor or midwife, so don't worry alone, first consult a specialist. You can also choose between delivery with little pain and painless delivery for childbirth pain. There are only a limited number of hospitals that offer it, but when deciding on a maternity hospital, it is helpful to check if there are such options and then select a hospital that has such options.Be aware "not to try too hard"Immediately after giving birth, if you try too hard to do all the childcare and housework, stress and fatigue will easily accumulate, so let's first make sure that your baby and mom can live comfortably. Leave the housework to the people around you as much as possible, and prioritize your recovery. If you overdo it after giving birth, your mind and body will be out of balance. Predetermining the postpartum support system will alleviate your anxiety.Have a feeling of "enjoying time with your baby"Raising a child can be difficult, of course, but it is not natural that the child will remain a baby forever. Even if various difficult things happen, let's have the feeling of enjoying the time with the baby, such as "The only time to do this is now". If you think about it that way, you will naturally have more room in your mind and will be able to have positive emotions.It's okay if you become a mom little by little without being impatient!Everyone is worried about becoming a mom. You cannot be a perfect mom from the moment your child is born. You just have to rest and become a mom little by little. If you feel uneasy, please try the solution method introduced this time.