What are pregnant women afraid of during pregnancy ? This period is not always a long calm river for the mother-to-be who asks herself a lot of questions. Among the apprehensions, the physical transformations of his body occupy an important place in addition to the health of the baby. A study conducted by Wemoms, an application dedicated to mutual aid and interactions between mothers, lifts the veil on what goes on in the minds of pregnant women. For the purposes of the study, 1,491 pregnant women were asked about their main fears on October 17 and 18, 2016.
It appears that nearly 37.5% of respondents say they fear weight gain. The second most cited concern concerns stretch marks : 28% of expectant mothers are afraid of having them during pregnancy. The other dreaded physical upheavals point to the fear of having a sagging chest (18.5%).
What about the fears related to childbirth? 10% of respondents expect to experience genital prolapse (organ descent after childbirth).
After-baby sexis also mentioned: 6% are afraid of having disturbed intimate relations after the baby arrives. The resumption of a sex life after childbirth is often complicated. Fear of hurting, decreased sexual desire, struggling to accept his body are among the common obstacles to intimate relationships of young parents after the birth of the child.
Baby’s health, another anxiety for mothers-to-be
Another source of concern during pregnancy is the health of the baby. The fear of giving birth prematurely, of malformationthe infant or endangering the baby during childbirth are among the fears raised.
“The isolation and incomprehension of those around them can push pregnant women into their suffering”, explains Antoine Cardoso, co-founder of Wemoms. Talking with experienced mothers, asking for advice, and discussing these anxieties is a good way to reassure yourself and to live your pregnancy more serenely.
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