You might notice you’re avoiding certain places, people, or situations. Noise feels harsher, arguments heavier, and you crave quiet more often. It may seem strange, but it isn’t weakness — it’s your body’s natural protection system awakening.

During pregnancy, the brain’s sensitivity increases. The limbic system — which controls emotion and instinct — becomes more alert to sounds, movement, and stress. It’s part of evolution’s preparation, fine-tuning your awareness so you can guard both yourself and your baby.

This instinct isn’t just physical — it’s emotional too. You may lose interest in superficial things or feel exhausted by too many demands. That’s not withdrawal; it’s clarity. Your mind is choosing safety and calm over noise and speed.

Alma’s advice:

• Trust your need for space — it’s wisdom, not fragility.

• Build small safe havens each day — a place, a song, or a moment of rest.

• You’re not hiding from the world — you’re teaching your body what safety feels like.

When you choose peace, you’re not just caring for yourself — you’re shaping your child’s first sense of calm.