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  • Emotion Wellness During and After Pregnancy

    6 TIPS FOR KEEPING EMOTIONALLY WELL DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER

    Getting into a routine
    If dealing with your pregnancy or coping with a newborn gets too overwhelming for you, establishing a routine will help you feel better in control of your life. If you are caring for your new born, try working your activities and schedule around the baby as he needs your care. Also, do allow flexibility to changes in your schedule, as an infant’s feeding and sleeping patterns may change over time.

    Taking care of yourself
    Taking care of yourself means allowing you to have time for yourself to rest or to do little things that you enjoy. It will do you a world of good to be out of the house for a breather or fresh air, even for a short period of time. You may even want to go window shipping or to catch up with a friend.

    Eating well and exercising
    Taking care of yourself also means taking care of what you eat, so that you have the right nutrition needed to carry your baby, or to recover from childbirth. Exercise would help build up your immune systems and prepare you with the energy needed for your pregnancy and childbirth. Please consult your obstetrician for advice if you are not sure of what is appropriate for you.

    Talking to someone
    Finding your husband or friend, a doctor or counselor to talk about your thoughts and feelings is also a great way of releasing your pent-up emotions. You should be able to get your emotional support from your husband, but someone with symptoms of depression and anxiety should benefit form seeking advice and treatment from a specialist.

    Writing your thoughts down
    Another way to keep your days going is to write your thoughts and feelings down in a diary. Having a baby is a life-changing and significant time for you. Writing down your thoughts could help you to keep track and gain a better perspective of what happened and how things have affected you.

    Getting people to help
    Coping with pregnancy or a newborn can be an enormous stress for many people. Do not be embarrassed about getting the help that you need, may it be with household chores or with caring for your baby or older child. You would need to rest and conserve your energy for you and your baby.

    ANTENANTAL AND POSTNATAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH SCREENING
    KKH will be conducting active screening for antenatal and postnatal depression in selected clinics, and we hope that this will enable us to identify early those suffering form emotional disorders, so that care and support may be provided early. Insert Map of KKH with details on how to get there

    Mental Wellness Service
    Division of Medicine
    KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pte. Ltd.
    100 Bukit Timah Road
    Singapore 229899
    Tel: (65) 6-CALL KKH (6-225 5554)
    Fax: (65) 6-293 7933
    Website: www.kkh.com.sg
    E-mail: info@kkh.com.sg
    Reg No: 198904227G