What are Hormones?
Hormones are chemicals secreted by the pituitary gland. These help in regulating many body functions and they are very important. The important hormones are called the hormones of the ovaries and testes. These are secreted into the bloodstream and when the body requires, a hormone is released from the adrenal gland. The testes secrete the testosterone hormone.
Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone stimulate the ovary to release ova (eggs) and the testes to secrete spermatozoa. There are two other hormones that are secreted from the ovaries, a small hormone is known as LH, which helps the body ovulate an egg, and another small hormone called cortisol which also helps in balancing the body temperature during menstruation.
Importance of Hormonal Balance During Pregnancy
Hormonal imbalance may affect the quality of your pregnancy and the baby’s health. A woman who suffers from this condition has a higher chance of developing postpartum depression. The better the quality of your pregnancy, the better your chances of staying stress-free and avoiding anxiety.
Preventing hormonal imbalance and depression during pregnancy
It is very important to maintain a good hormonal balance during pregnancy. Avoid excess intake of foods that may upset your hormonal balance such as alcohol, caffeine, and high-fat foods. Also, it is advisable to avoid taking corticosteroids, tetracycline, and chlordiazepoxide.
Regular Exercises, that may help maintain hormonal balance:
You can opt for a natural method to boost your hormonal balance.
How To Maintain Hormonal Balance During Pregnancy
Do be a sensuous and loving mother while pregnant.
The Benefits Of Healthy Pregnancy
1. Healthy maternal/infant bond
2. Maternal nutrition
3. Proper monitoring and monitoring during delivery
4. Sleep
5. Timely postpartum care
6. Lifestyle modifications like adequate sleep, non-alcoholic water intake, and healthy nutrition
Pre-pregnancy and Pregnancy
1. Maintain health
2. Personal hygiene
3. Avoidance of tobacco, alcohol, nicotine, stress, and irregular menstrual cycle
4. Anti-inflammatory diet
5. Physical activity
6. Weight management
7. Stop smoking
Efforts Must Be Made To Reduce Anxiety
There are multiple ways to get the anxiety level in check. Adequate rest and relaxation are the necessary precursors of good sleep and that is the best way to reduce anxiety.
Your breathing pattern also affects your anxiety level.
Understanding Postpartum Depression
There are certain things that happen during pregnancy and after that need to be taken care of by the mother to maintain her hormonal balance. If there is a gap in the balance then she may face mood swings and may also face issues with memory or mood swings.
This is because during the gestation period the baby’s hormonal balance is disturbed.
Expectations That You May Experience After Giving Birth
Now that your baby is here and you are holding him in your arms you may think that all your worries are over but it’s not the case. There are things that you may experience after giving birth that will give you a new perspective. It will make you realize that this is not as easy as it seems.
How to Prevent Postpartum Depression
Hormonal imbalances during pregnancy are common. Expectant mothers experience both mood swings and all-around fatigue. But, in some cases, these symptoms may be more intense.
Moreover, during the later stage of pregnancy, the hormone oxytocin acts as homeostasis for the growing baby. Oxytocin is also known as the love hormone. It acts on pregnant women’s brains and drives feelings of love towards the baby.
But, once the mother gives birth, oxytocin levels go down. The hormone oxytocin tends to bring down the female sex drive as well.
In such a case, she tends to experience hormonal imbalances. These imbalances might not be dangerous for the mother but can affect her fetus as well.