Pregnancy is an exciting time, but can also be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Even though emotions can be unpredictable, tracking them throughout pregnancy can be a great way to understand your body better and really take charge of your pregnancy.
What is mood tracking?
Mood tracking is the process of recording your emotions over a certain span, in this case, the 40 weeks of pregnancy. Tracking emotions can help you better understand how certain moods may be connected with other factors, such as activity, nutrition, and sleep.
Why track your mood?
Keeping track of your feelings during pregnancy can help you understand your body and emotional triggers. This simple practice can make your pregnancy journey easier by helping you recognize patterns in your moods and, hopefully, lead to a better overall pregnancy experience. Sharing these insights with your partner or doctor can help them better support you when things aren’t going so smoothly and offer help when you need it most..
How do you track mood?
Ovia allows you to enter your moods directly with a simple click on your daily calendar. Following your input, Ovia will analyze your moods and alert you to any high-risk moods or concerns.
Mental health is something to take seriously, particularly during pregnancy or the postpartum period, so tracking your emotions can be a great way to help you feel your best and make sure that all is well. You should let your healthcare provider know if you are having a hard time managing your daily routine or caring for yourself.
Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team
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Sources
- “Emotional health – your feelings and worries.” CYH. Women’s and Children’s Health Network, n.d. Web.
