A sign in pregnancy warns postnatal depression: The Danger Seen in the Second quarter

Perinatal depression, which affects about one in five women during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, often remains unidentified, while the effects can be long - term for both mother and child. A New Study Published in the magazine Nature Mental Healthsuggests that the risk of developing depressive symptoms may be seen in the second quarter of pregnancy.

Scientists analyzed the data of more than 600 women in Sweden involved in the study Mom2BAnd followed their mental health through an app. During the second quarter, pregnant women filled out a brief questionnaire on their ability to fix emotions - how well they understand and accept their feelings, how much they manage to control their impulses, and keep focused on purpose even when they feel anxious.

The results showed that women who had the most difficulty in fixing emotions during this period were evidently showing more depressive symptoms later during pregnancy and up to six months after birth. This relationship remained strong even after other known risk factors, such as previous episodes of depression or fear of birth, were taken into account.

What does fixing emotions mean?

Adjusting emotions is a psychological ability that involves the capacity to know, understand and manage personal feelings effectively. It's not about emotional oppression, it's about the ability to respond to life's challenges flexible and constructively. This ability is essential for coping with stress and general well - being, while studies show that it plays an important role in the mental health of pregnant women and after birth.

The pregnancy is associated with major hormonal, body, and emotional changes, so women who are already struggling to fix emotions are more sensitive and vulnerable to developing mental health problems.

Strengthening Emotional Endurance

The good news is that fixing emotions is, not a constant feature, but a skill that can be learned and developed. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-glorial therapy and awareness training have proved very effective in strengthening this capacity.

Such programs, adapted to pregnant women, help develop coping strategies during pregnancy and early parenting. Supporting prospective mothers in building these skills may greatly contribute to preventing post - birth symptoms.