Mommy Diaries: Entry 2.2

I would  go as far as saying that physicians providing prenatal health care play apart in a woman having to deal with mental health issues, the intensity of them, and how she deals with them. Now I could go off of research, but I’d much rather share experience. Image your very first prenatal visit (where they do confirmation of pregnancy even though you’re about 3 months so you’re pregnant pregnant) and you’re asked about your birth plan and once you share you’re flat out told “No you can’t do that”, or how about refusing to take any vaccines and “optional” blood test and the physician catching an attitude and telling you that you can come in for your next appointment, but there’s nothing to talk about, ooooooooor having a physician walk out on you (ending the visit) because they don’t agree with how you choose to deliver. All of this happened to me! In the year of 2020! While there was a whole pandemic, as if that wasn’t enough for anyone  to deal with let alone a pregnant women. And no matter how strong a person is all of that can be discouraging and weigh on a women whose hormones are already raging and has so much on her mind. 

Whether you’re dealing with mental health issues or postpartum please know that whatever you’re feeling is ok. It’s ok to acknowledge it and it’s ok to talk about it out loud. Be kind to yourself; you’re growing and carrying a whole human and that isn’t easy work. If you’re not pregnant, but you are with or supporting someone who is please be patient, kind, and understanding. To often we push feelings to the side and as mommas we don’t put ourselves first so it’s easy to overlook symptoms. Symptoms can range from a tightening in the chest, to migraines, and excessive crying. It’s important to keep an eye out for signs and speak to someone if you just don’t feel like yourself because healthy momma means a health baby and you’re al ready doing a lot of hard work. Oh and don’t forget to breathe and take help when it’s offered.