New Delhi, July 9 -- justify;">Pregnancy is often described as one of the most beautiful phases in a woman's life. It is a time of anticipation, joy and transformation but for many women, it is also a time of emotional turbulence. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pooja C Thukral, Associate Director - Department of Gynecology at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals in Faridabad, shed light on how the pregnancy changes happening inside a woman's body - hormonally, physically and psychologically - can trigger a wide range of emotions, from elation to deep anxiety.

One of the most significant contributors to mood swings in pregnancy is the surge in hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones, while essential for supporting the pregn...