Rafa Kaliman She has entered the final stage of pregnancy for Zuza, her first daughter with the singer Natanzinhoand shared one of the most intense emotional challenges of motherhood. In an interview with Tice Versoza, the actress revealed that, even when surrounded by affection, she felt an “inexplicable” feeling of loneliness, surprising herself with the intensity of this feeling.
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“I’m not alone, but I feel an inexplicable loneliness. It’s a very deep loneliness,” Rafa said, also describing emotional fluctuations, heightened sensitivity and sudden moments of sadness. He said: “Sometimes I feel good, and suddenly I feel like crying. I respected that, and realized that it is also hormonal, and that it is part of the changes, the anxiety, the fear of the future.”
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For neuroscientist and child development specialist Thelma Abrahau, the broadcaster’s report is not only repetitive, but also has a solid scientific basis. According to her, the mother’s brain undergoes profound transformations during pregnancy.
“The inexplicable loneliness during pregnancy has a biological basis. During pregnancy, the brain goes through a process called perinatal neural remodeling, in which areas associated with empathy, alertness, attachment and protection change profoundly,” explains Thelma.
This process, driven by extreme fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin and cortisol, makes women more sensitive to external and internal stimuli. He adds: “This increased sensitivity has an evolutionary function: preparing the mother to perceive dangers, communicate with the child and respond quickly to his needs. However, at the same time, it can increase the perception of isolation, even when there is support.”
The expert stresses that loneliness should not be interpreted as emotional fragility. “It’s a real neurobiological effect,” he concludes. “Studies show that up to 40% of pregnant women feel lonely or emotionally disconnected, even in stable relationships.”