Is it normal to feel emotional in pregnancy?

Yes: Emotional feelings are influenced by the changing hormones in your body with pregnancy. Estrogen is the hormone produced during pregnancy that may influence your mood. Progesterone levels early in pregnancy may also be responsible for mood changes. If you find that your mood changes are erratic and associated with a depressed mood, let your doctor know as this not be normal.

Absolutely: Pregnancy is very stressful. Plus there are a lot of major hormone changes and fluctuations. This can produce a lot of volatility of mood and emotions. It's a normal tendency, so it's important to have someone to talk to, to talk through things and let you get it off your chest. It's normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes, but you need to talk to someone about it.

Yes: Lots of tv comedies wouldn't have any shows without pregnancy for a topic! to be serious, emotional changes are definitely common due to the dramatic hormonal fluctuations seen throughout pregnancy. Even pre-existing conditions like depression can be worsened by pregnancy. Good partner support is crucial -- understanding and communication are the keys to healthy relationships.

Yes: Pregnancy can be very emotional as hormonal changes occur not to mention the stress and anxiety that comes along with work, being a wife/girlfriend, everyday issues, etc. Being emotional is very common. If your emotions become too severe, than seek medical help from a dr. Good luck to you.