Health Tip: Keep Calm During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) -- Hormones, anxiety, emotions and all the changes that come along with pregnancy and expectant parenthood can make any mother-to-be experience mood swings.

The American Pregnancy Association offers these suggestions to help keep mood swings under control:

• Get enough quality sleep.

• Take a few quick breaks each day to just relax and unwind, or sneak in a quick nap.

• Get daily exercise and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Talk to your doctor about what's appropriate.

• Spend time relaxing with your partner.

• Do something fun with a friend.

• Get a massage, or take a pregnancy yoga class.

• Take it easy. Try not to get too stressed or overwhelmed with worry.