What Type of Mum-to-Be are You? Leigh
What Type of Mum-to-Be are You?
Becoming a mum can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. One moment you’re on top of the world and the next you’re in the doldrums.
As with everything in life, how you deal with the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood is simply a reflection of your personality, as expert psychologist and mum Dr. Linda Papadopoulos explains: “Having a baby is a huge, life-changing event that naturally takes some adjusting to.
“While every pregnancy is different in its own way, our behaviour tends to follow set patterns and some healthy self-reflection can help us manage our expectations and emotions, to better cope with the joys - and challenges - of motherhood!
“Identifying who you are and understanding your natural coping mechanisms can help you control overriding emotions, deal with important decisions, adapt to your new situation and enjoy this wonderful time in your life.”
To help you make the most of your pregnancy, Dr. Linda reveals five of the most common personality types for mums-to-be:
The Worrier Mum
Naturally seeking as much information as possible from any sources available to her, the Worrier Mum is an information addict!
Always seeking the advice of your friends and family, and reading countless baby books and pregnancy magazines, you might be a little bit overwhelmed by all the information out there. Unfortunately the resulting confusion makes it quite tricky to feel confident about the decisions you face in your new situation as a mum-to-be.
You’ll often deal with anxiety by obsessing about your biggest fears, and self-medicating with too much information from a huge variety of sources.
If you’re a Worrier Mum…
If you think you’re showing signs of being a Worrier Mum, it’s important to remember that it is totally natural to worry about the most precious thing in your life - your new baby.
To avoid confusion reduce the number of sources you gather your information from. Use only regulated websites, such as www.nhs.uk/pregnancy , and visit your maternity health professional for straightforward, factual information and to discuss the best options for you and your baby.
The Alpha Mum
The Alpha Mum is the leader of the pack!
Competitive in nature, if you’re an Alpha Mum you like to stay one step ahead of the crowd. You were probably the first in your group of friends to fall pregnant, and by now you’ve read all the books, been to all the classes and might even be on your second or third child.
A font of knowledge, the Alpha Mum is the one everyone turns to for advice on pregnancy and motherhood, often sharing her wisdom without even being prompted.
If you’re an Alpha Mum…
Prone to comparing your baby’s milestones - the first kick, the first word, the first step - Alpha Mums should try and remember that each child is an individual, and no matter how competitive you are. ...
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