Mental health in pregnancy

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Being pregnant is a big life event and it is natural to feel a lot of different emotions. But if you’re feeling sad and it’s starting to affect your life, there are things you can try that may help.

✔️ talk about your feelings to a friend, family member, doctor or midwife

✔️ try calming breathing exercises if you feel overwhelmed

✔️ do physical activity if you can – it can improve your mood and help you sleep

✔️ eat a healthy diet with reg...