What to Expect When It Isn't Expected: Helping Mommies Everywhere! Issue 2 / April 2014 | Page 19

SOME POSSIBLE CAUSES

•complicated pregnancy

•history of depression or anxiety

•prior miscarriage

•financial and job concerns

•relationship problems

•unplanned pregnancy

SOME POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS

•emptiness or sadness

•irritability

•lack of sleep

•too much sleep

•lack of concentration

•guilt

•panic attacks

SOME THINGS TO TRY

•talk to your partner or counselor

about any fears or anxiety

•yoga classes or some form of

meditation

•have a healthy and nutritious diet

•try your best to get out of the house

•pamper yourself