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How To Deal With An Unplanned Pregnancy?

By Super

Becoming pregnant is the most beautiful feeling that a woman can ever experience. But when it happens as an unexpected surprise, it will be accompanied by an array of emotions. Being a ‘surprise mom' will necessarily change your lifestyle and your perspective. You may have to consider your personal feelings, partner's response, professional considerations, family matters and all those reasons which made you shocked in front of ‘congratulations, you are pregnant'.

A pregnancy may not have been in the cards for you right now, but if it happened it doesn't mean that you have to get depressed or anxious. Try to deal with issues and gain a sense of control over this experience. It may not have been planned, but everything you do from this point onwards can be well-planned.

How To Deal With An Unplanned Pregnancy?

Dealing with an unplanned pregnancy is not that difficult, if you are smart enough to plan for becoming a new mother. You may consider these tips for making your unexpected pregnancy, an exciting experience.

1. Be emotionally healthy: Becoming an unexpected mother will take you through various emotions. But accept yourself and the situation as it is. Keeping your family bonds strong and friend circle wide is the easiest way to stay happy.

2. Change your schedules: Consider what changes you can make to become a mother while still aiming for other goals in your life that forced you to wait a little more for your baby. Look for alternate ideas that you can execute even if you are pregnant.

3. Seek medical advice: You can discuss any concerns you have about the health and growth of your baby. It is even more important if you had any history of miscarriages or if you postponed your pregnancy due to any medical reason.

4. Plan about when and how to announce your pregnancy: Try to find out some creative ideas to share your surprise with your dear ones. Instead of taking it too seriously, enjoy the fun.

5. Be financially stable: If your concerns are simply a matter of finances, try to find out new options for spending less and saving more. Consider credit cards, insurance or even your colleagues wallet.

6. Discuss with your partner: Talk to your partner about your concerns and plan for your baby together. Convey all your emotions to your partner and listen what he feels about it.

7. Watch your work: If your concern was your profession for delaying your pregnancy, then plan how to bring both in one line.

Nothing is more exciting than kissing a chubby cheek and touching a feather-like foot. Be positive and enjoy your surprise pregnancy.

Story first published: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 17:19 [IST]
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