I have found out that i am pregnant. When i think about it i panic and im scared. Is this normal?

Answer 1

Think of it this way...

1. You are about to be the most important person in someone's life - someone who will depend on you entirely.
2. You are about to have your life changed in a way that will make it never the same.
3. You are about to undergo the biggest physical change since puberty.

Any normal, rational, wise woman would be a more than a little scared and nervous. Fear can be a good thing if it makes one thoughtful and causes one to plan ahead.

I think it's a sign of maturity to know enough to be afraid and not go through pregnancy and into the start of your child's life without ever thinking seriously about the future or the responsibility.

Do some planning, reading, and budgeting or take action on whatever is causing you the most anxiety (if possible). Doing so made me feel much more in charge, ready and greatly reduced my nerves.

Answer 2

this is normal only if this is your first child,i had the same experience,the panic is as a result of the huge change pregnancy brought to ur life,each time you think about the responsibility of having a baby you panic,this is a normal reaction from anybody.

when i was pregnant an feeling this way,i triend to calm down and encourage myself that i can do it,i look around it and said 'if all this little girls with baby can do it,why cant i''
i made myself t realise that giving birth is a natural process made by God just like sleeping,eating etc if God knows we will not be able to cope then nobody will ever get pregnant.
God has made it in such a way that ,at every stage of our life our body adjust to the changes and the coping mechanism in us is activated.
I want you to believe u can do it,have a positive attitude,keep smilling as this will also help the baby,eat well ,and start planning one step at a time,adjusting gradually tothe new blessing in your life,before u know it u are already there and you will be very proud of your achievement.
NOTEbeing a mother is the greatest achievement of any woman and there is this feeling of fulfilment and pride that comes with the achievement of thisglorious experience.
look forward to having a wonderful time ahead,good luck.

Answer 3

Yes very normal. I felt like this a lot throughout my pregnancy becuase it was something totally new and scary and for life that I had never had to deal with before.

I paniced about loads, I thought I would get post natal depression, physcosis and be the worst mother ever!!!!

I remember panicking and getting really worried about being a mother and having a child the day I went out to buy the crib for the baby. It really freaked me out - what did I need that for?

But I gave birth to a lovely healthy son, thrived as a mother and 18 months later I can quite honestly say its the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Answer 4

Sure. I was 28 when I got pregnant with my first child - happily married, TRYING to have a baby for 2 years, and I still had a lot of anxiety about becoming a mother when it actually happened. I also had a lot of anxiety about the birth. But it all turned out fine.

I really believe that sometimes post-partum depression can start before the baby's born. If you are truly in a "panic" and it's interfering with your day-to-day life, you should talk to your doctor.

You didn't say how old you are or anything, but if you're in a less-than-ideal situation (i.e. you're unmarried, you're a teenager, you're broke, etc.) of COURSE being pregnant is going to cause anxiety. I hope that you'll make good choices for your baby, so that he or she can have the best future possible. Good luck.

Answer 5

It is very normal to feel panic and fear when you have just found out your pregnant, just think you have a life growing inside you and all your fear will go and be replaced with joy when you see the first scan and then feel the first move, but then the fear of the birth will kick in but don't worry about that coz if it was that bad would mothers go on to have more children.

Congratulations and enjoy.

Answer 6

Absolutely!!!!! I was terrified at first and shook like a leaf and cried when I told my husband! I was scared for about a month - then it changed to - not worrying that I was pregnant - worrying how I was going to be a mum! My beautiful daughter celebrates her first birthday on Thursday and at the moment I'm worrying about how I'll cope with her lumps and bumps from trying to walk around! I assume I'll move on to something else after that! Being a mum is scary, but you're reaction is so normal - and you've been brave enough to ask about it(I wasn't) - I'm sure you'll be a great mum! Good luck - I hope all goes well for you!

Answer 7

This depends on wether you have tried for the baby or not, if the baby was unplanned it can be a shock and take time to settle. Make sure you talk through any fears with your partner or close friend. If you need any support your Gp can reffer you to antinatle classes in preparation for the birth. Having a baby is a big responsibilty and is very daunting but the best thing is to try your best and dont be afraid to ask for help. Good luck xxx

Answer 8

Some people are ecstatic when they find out.

If you are not in a good place in your life, if you don't have a dad committed to the child, if you don't have the funds to be a mother to your child rather than having to work and hire substitutes, you might panic.

It is helpful to be aware of the tremendous life changes a child means for you, to focus your attention and help you do your best (rather than just what suits you, as is strongly advocated in some parts.) If your overall feeling is negative rather than positive, stop the panic, pull out paper and pen and start writing down pros and cons of several possible next steps.

When you see your choices laid out, you can start making realistic plans. This is hardly the time for acting scared, so pull out your courage cloak and start acting like a woman.

Answer 9

Yeah it's normal it will probably last until after the baby is born and a couple of months later, just relax if you need to talk to someone who has kids ask some questions having a little knowledge might help. Good Luck

Answer 10

Absolutely normal to feel scared, it's a huge responsibility to bring a little life into this world. Your mind will be going haywire - "Have I got everything I need?" "Will I cope?"
It's perfectly fine to feel like this, take into account that your hormones are battling like a banshee so things seem worse than what they actually are!
You will be fine, all your fears will melt away when you hold your darling little baby!
Enjoy your pregnancy, take time to cherish you, spoil yourself a little while you still can! All the best & good luck!
D x