Prenatal
First trimester overview: What to expect physically, mentally and medically
Weeks 1–12 can feel private and strange. What is happening in your body, your mind and your care during early pregnancy.
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Perinatal Mental Health, in Plain Language
Find trusted, evidence-based information on the emotional side of every perinatal stage, at your own pace.
Stages of the perinatal journey
Articles are grouped by where you are right now, from preconception through later postpartum, and the experiences that don't follow a typical path.
Learning resources
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Prenatal
Why do I feel so anxious in early pregnancy?
Worry this early is more common than most people realize. Where it comes from, and when it's worth mentioning to a care provider.
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Tiredness lifts with rest; low mood doesn't. How to tell the difference, and what to say at your next appointment.
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You don't need a big circle of support. How to line up your people and providers, one kind of support at a time, even before you share the news.
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Who to see, what early visits include, and how to get connected in Newfoundland and Labrador, even if you don't have a provider yet.
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Mostly, you can carry on as usual. What to skip, what is safe, and how to keep moving in ways that support your body and mood.
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Prenatal
Second trimester overview: what to expect physically, mentally, and medically
Weeks 13–27 are considered the easiest stretch, though not for everyone. What to expect in your body, your mood and your care.
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Prenatal
Why do I feel so anxious in the second trimester?
The middle months are often thought of as the calm ones, but worry often changes shape instead of switching off. Why that happens, and what helps.
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Feeling disappointed that you're not having the baby you imagined does not mean you love this one less. Why the feeling happens, and how talking to someone can help.
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