Why do pregnant women dream?
Dreams are related to mental and physical health, as well as being considered to be related to the subconscious and future signals. Some people believe that dreams are the creation of the brain. Why do women dream more when they are pregnant? According to Dr. Priyanka Mehta, a obstetrician at ePsyClinic.com (India), explains that during pregnancy, women undergo major physical and psychological changes. In addition, some people are obsessed with worrying about childbirth, mental instability, or rumination, so they often dream and the dreams of pregnant women are often diverse and vivid.
Being pregnant makes you sleep poorly, wake up at night, have frequent leg cramps, and frequent urination, so you remember the details of your dreams during sleep and think that you dream more than usual.
So if you really dream too much and feel tired, consult a doctor about your diet and mental relaxation.
What do pregnant women’s dreams mean?
Pregnant women’s dreams are often very diverse. But experts sum up 7 basic dreams that are often encountered. Each dream may be related to a different issue that expectant mothers should pay attention to:
Dreaming of a boy or a girl
If you dream of a girl or a boy, that does not mean that it is a sign of the gender of your baby. This dream may come from your imagination and desire about your child during the day. It can also be because you are reminiscing about the past, and you may want your child to be a boy or a girl, so you dream like that. In the case of dreaming about a boy, it may be an expression of intuition or your position within the family. It can also mean that you desire to have a son.
Most dreams about the gender of the child are not related to predictions about the unborn child. Dreams are mainly metaphorical and not literal. So, do not rush to announce the gender of the baby based on your dreams.
Dreaming of strange things like animals and aliens
Many pregnant women dream about animals and even aliens as they approach the due date. This does not mean that they are about to give birth. This dream is often an emotional expression of the expectant mother. It is similar to them thinking a lot about the birth date, so the brain is prepared for it. And you dream about what kind of animal. Many mothers dream of cats, small and cute, like a newborn baby. Some women also see talking animals in their dreams, but don’t worry, that can be just an imagination of the mind.
As for dreaming about aliens, don’t worry that you will give birth to a strange child. Sometimes when you see an ultrasound image (where your baby looks like an alien), you may be affected and dream about that image.
Dreaming of losing or forgetting your child
This can cause anxiety for mothers. For those who are first-time mothers, thinking about taking care of a newborn seems like a daunting task and they are not used to it. Because of excessive worry, those psychological make-up formed, creating dreams. Don’t think that you are a bad mother to blame yourself. Think positively, and you will overcome it.
Dreaming of falling
Physical changes during 9 months of pregnancy can make you tired and that causes chaotic dreams. At this time, pregnant women may dream of falling from above, which can be a sign that you are losing control and reflects that you feel that you may fail as a mother.
Rest assured, this can be a good dream. Through this, you see your fear so you will seek better solutions. Confide in your loved ones to relieve your anxiety.
Dreaming of twins
If you often dream of giving birth to twins, it may reflect your fear of giving birth rather than meaning that you will have twins. Don’t be afraid, everything will pass, they can do it and you can do it too.
Dreaming of a baby in pain
One of the common dreams during pregnancy is seeing the child being injured. It’s simply the mother’s psychology in a sensitive period worried about her child. When you dream that your child is injured, it expresses your state of being very stressed. Remember that this dream can be a good sign that shows you are a responsible mother who worries about your child. It is an indication that shows your protective and caring aspect as a mother has truly begun. You care and worry if something happens to your child. You worry about the safety of the baby and are ready to do everything you can to protect them.
However, if you dream too much, you should confide in your loved ones to relieve stress.
Dreaming of water
Many pregnant women also dream of water as a sense of impending water breaking. This does not mean that you are about to deliver. This dream often appears in the first 3 months of pregnancy when the fetus is in the womb of the mother. It is very likely that this is a dream that reflects the feeling of physical changes when the mother begins to feel the movement of the fetus in amniotic fluid. So pregnant women don’t worry too much about this dream.
Now you understand why you often dream, right? Not only you, but many other mothers are the same as you. And remember that most dreams are just a reflection of fatigue or a certain thought of yours. So you need more rest. You should also have regular prenatal check-ups to take better care of yourself and your baby. Most dreams do not have harmful effects on the fetus. As long as you wake up without feeling tired, everything is fine. In case you have trouble sleeping, wake up tired, or have fragmented sleep, see a doctor.
