Not all women dream of having children, but it is something that many women long to do. Some women would love to have children, but they are worried about what they have to give up in their life, and what pregnancy and birth can do to their body. Though not all women have bad pregnancies, some do. Others breeze through it and some find that birth is better or worse than they imagined. In the end, most love their children so much that they feel the damage done is well worth it and can’t imagine life any other way.
Pregnancy and birth can do a number on some women. This is not something that happens as a total surprise though. There are some women that are of a healthy weight and have never had health problems that do find pregnancy to be a surprise. They may suffer from high blood pressure and back problems that come with pregnancy. Some women know it is going to be rough because they are not in the best physical shape. If you worry about pregnancy and your body, talk to your doctor about your past health issues and your current state of health. This can give you clues as to what you may endure during pregnancy.
Some women know that pregnancy and birth is going to be rough on them, but they do not care. They just want to have a baby, or more babies. There are things like stretch marks, varicose veins, and added weight that some women can not reverse, but they view them as badges of honor so to speak. Some fear that birth will stretch out private areas, but that is really not the case with 99 percent of women. That troublesome area usually snaps right back into shape and most are relieved to find this out. Urinary leaks can occur during pregnancy, and these can continue after birth, but there are remedies for this as well.
The fact of the matter is that most women have fears about pregnancy and birth, but the reality is often mild in comparison to what really happens. There are always moments when a women feels like she can not possibly use the bathroom one more time, when she feels winded and tired, or that the nausea won’t ever go away. These things are always temporary and do not happen to all women. Some women stroll through and work up until they give birth and some are on bed rest for the health of the baby. Some fears are valid, but most fail to live up to the hype.
If you are set on having children, but the fear of pregnancy and birth are getting to you, you may want to find someone to talk to you. You can go to your OBGYN to talk about it, and you can also find a therapist. Some people want something very badly, but they have a mental block that is preventing them from feeling comfortable with the whole thing. Sometimes, long conversations with good friends and others who have had problems with pregnancy and birth can lay a lot of fears to rest. If you want a baby, don’t let you fears stop you?find someone who can help.
