Pregnancy Mental Health Plan
Tool • Gate: Women’s Mental Health
Pregnancy Mental Health Plan
Purpose / Reason
Protect mood and resilience during pregnancy with a simple weekly plan.
Answer to: “How do I balance caregiving and self-care?”
1) List your top stressor; pick one ≤10‑minute daily action (walk, text, micro‑nap).
2) Add 2 supports (friend, partner, provider).
3) Weekly review: adjust the action, not the goal. How & Why It Works
• Predictable routines stabilize mood during hormonal shifts.
• Support mapping reduces isolation and overwhelm. Results & Goals
• More steady energy and mood across trimesters.
• Fewer spirals after tough appointments or days.
• Easier post‑partum ramp from an existing routine. References
Protect mood and resilience during pregnancy with a simple weekly plan.
Answer to: “How do I balance caregiving and self-care?”
How to Apply
1) List your top stressor; pick one ≤10‑minute daily action (walk, text, micro‑nap).
2) Add 2 supports (friend, partner, provider).
3) Weekly review: adjust the action, not the goal. How & Why It Works
• Predictable routines stabilize mood during hormonal shifts.
• Support mapping reduces isolation and overwhelm. Results & Goals
• More steady energy and mood across trimesters.
• Fewer spirals after tough appointments or days.
• Easier post‑partum ramp from an existing routine. References