Mood swings are a part and parcel of pregnancy. You keep thinking- “Oh God, Why am I feeling like a yo-yo between my emotions?” Relax; these conflicting feelings belong to the category of early pregnancy symptoms. They will definitely pass, they always do.

Why Do These Pregnancy Mood Swings Occur?

Remember the days just before your period? Consider these mood swings as an extension of PMS. The culprits are the hormones present in the body- they are playing havoc with your emotional stability making you either weepy or euphoric. And since you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.

Ta Da…Few Tips To Beat These Bad Pregnancy Symptoms:-

Keep in mind that these are just early pregnancy symptoms. You will definitely feel better after a couple of months. Joy and sorrow go hand in hand. So keep that chin up.

You must read up; get some good books and ask your family and partner to do the same. That way, they tend to understand and cope with your mood swings better.

Ask your doctor to explain it to you in layman terms. Too much medical jargon regarding pregnancy symptoms is a no-no.

Occupy your time sensibly. Go for walks, talk with friends, exercise (with the obstetrician’s say-so), rest, read, etc. so that you dwell less on your temper and enjoy this pregnancy period more.

Talk about your pregnancy symptoms with women who have gone through the same time. Their experiences will help you understand your own behaviour and you can share views and opinions with them.

It is okay to weep- get those tears out. A good crying session definitely makes one feel better. After all, you are pregnant women and under great tension at times. Crying is a good way to release that pent-up stress.

One more thing, do keep your partner updated with your attitude. Since he is not going through the actual pregnancy, at times he might feel excluded from the whole process. Use this time to bond with him. Talk to him so that he can share your happiness or worries. With him shouldering some of your tension, you will feel closer and this will strengthen your relationship.

If these still persist, then you must check with your doctor. Sometimes, a condition called bi-polar disorder affect people and that can cause bouts of depression and mania. So seek professional help. You must keep a strict eye on increasing or more intense mood swings so that any problem can be dealt effectively with.


Mood swings are first in the line of early pregnancy symptoms. Though there are many pregnancy symptoms, you will find that pregnancy mood swings will determine in a major way how those early months go.