To carry and hold another life for nearly a year can lead to powerful feelings, difficult choices, and great change. What else are we carrying as pregnant women, and what do we hold on to? For some, pregnancy feels like life is on hold. For others, it's an exciting time. And still others, can feel depressed, anxious, limited, sick or just plain unlike themselves.
In any case, being pregnant naturally draws a woman’s focus inward, to her body, and often leads her psychologically to unexplored territories. Universally, it is a state of being that marks a major transition in her life…an experience that connects her to womanhood. Like a rite of passage.
Usually, there is a realistic entanglement of emotions. The identity of motherhood and the meanings we each attach can be confusing and overwhelming. What does motherhood bring up for you? Processing our beliefs and feelings can help us adjust and edit our thoughts to be healthier and more supportive to ourselves.
Instead of feeling alone, pregnancy can be an important time to connect to yourself, your experience and all that you are carrying/holding. What do you notice about your changing self? Do you have any messages for the little one inside? What are you most excited about? What are your fears and concerns? Not everyone is comfortable talking about deeper topics or feelings. But you deserve to be heard and receive support during this special time. If you are wanting to process any thoughts or feelings privately, therapy is a safe place to do so.
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