Bianca Simone

Bruna M. Miranda1, Patricia T. Gonçalez1, Flavio M. Gonçalves1, Davani L. Costa2, Thalita d. Bronholo1, Odilon Guariza-Filho3, José Stechman-Neto1, Rosane S. Santos1, Bianca S. Zeigelboim1 and Cristiano M. De Araujo1* 1Tuiuti University of Paraná, Brazil 2Latin American Institute of Dental Research and Education - ILAPEO, Brazil 3Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, Brazil The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon.

There is nothing more exciting than getting the news that the bundle of joy everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived. As soon as you get the word, you probably start making plans in your head about when you're going to go visit the baby and the gifts you hope to bring. And while all of this is sweet and many new parents appreciate it, there are some things to consider.After a mother gives birth, she goes through many changes.

As I enter my last trimester, and if I'm being transparent and real, gone are the days of glowing skin and holding my cute little belly. This last trimester was no joke. I'm not rushing my daughter, I want her to come when she's ready but I'd be lying if I didn't say that I want her here sooner rather than later. On top of insomnia, chronic back pain, and shortness of breath, I've been really down. I wouldn't call it depressed but just down. My moods change often and I am irritable and sensitive.