Mariana Bașturea, psychotherapist: "The pregnant woman goes through many challenges. She needs support"translated

Clinical psychologist and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, Mariana Bașturea works with teenagers, adults and families, being concerned with supporting pregnant women and mothers who are going through difficult periods.

In this interview, Mariana talks about the fears and crises that can arise during pregnancy, about the need for concrete support, the role of the father and the limits of psychotherapeutic intervention. An important place is occupied by the relationship between psychology and faith and how spiritual life can support women in moments when the future seems impossible. The interview was given in the section #vinereapentruviață.

Alexandra Nadane: You have been a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist for many years. Among those you work with are many pregnant women and mothers. What are the most common crises that a woman goes through during pregnancy?

Mariana Bașturea: Pregnancy is a period of great changes, and every woman experiences it differently. There may be fears related to the child's health, the birth, one's own ability to cope, the changes in the couple or the material situation.

Sometimes the woman wonders: "Will I manage?", "Will I...