12/05/2025
**Why do your emotions feel like a rollercoaster during pregnancy? đ˘**
Because your body is working hardâphysically *and* emotionallyâto grow new life.
In early pregnancy, your hormone levelsâespecially **estrogen and progesterone**âskyrocket. These hormones support your babyâs development but also affect brain chemicals that control your mood. Thatâs why you may feel joyful one moment and teary or overwhelmed the nextâand thatâs completely normal.
đ§ Whatâs happening behind the mood swings?
⢠**Hormonal shifts** affecting serotonin (your mood stabilizer)
⢠**Physical changes** like fatigue, nausea, and poor sleep
⢠**Emotional stress** about upcoming life changes
⢠**Mental load** of preparing for motherhood
Rememberâbeing emotional doesnât make you weak. It means your body is adjusting, protecting, and preparing you for one of the biggest transitions in life: motherhood.
đ You donât have to navigate it alone. Talking to your doctor can help you understand whatâs normal and when to seek support.
đ Call **(757) 335-7165** to schedule your prenatal visit at **Lifetime Womenâs Health**, proudly serving **Hampton Roads, Virginia**.
*Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.*
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