Babies often signify a new beginning. They bring happiness and joy. While this is true, for some, babies can be a lot to handle and bring about a stressful time. The same goes for our dreams. Dreaming of babies or being pregnant can have some interesting meanings and symbols.

What you should understand about dreams is that having dreams is your brain’s way of spilling out the emotions you feel during the day while you’re sleeping. It’s common to experience dreams from suppressed emotions, images you see throughout the day, things you watch on television, or in this situation, just encountering a baby.

Dreams and their meanings can weigh heavily on your mind but that doesn’t mean there is no way to make sense of them.

What Does It Mean to Dream About a Baby?

If you are dreaming about a baby and you can’t seem to remember any other factor of the dream, this could signify something new or change in your life. A positive thing that is trying to take place in your life could be something to look forward to.

When you dream of a baby, it could also mean that you are trying to move forward from a bad situation. This could be a relationship, friendship, or work situation that needs change. Just be ready for something new to occur in your life.

Dreaming About Twins

Depending on your culture or background, having twins could mean different things. Some cultures put having twins on a high pedestal and they are cherished in the community. When you dream of twin babies, it could symbolize abundance or an overflow of success.

Dreaming of twins could also mean that you are about to receive extra responsibilities in some area of your life and you need to prepare yourself for it.

While the meaning of abundance could be great, seeing baby twins in dreams could also be because you are carrying a large responsibility and it has become overwhelming. In this sense, be prepared for higher demands for your attention and energy.

Dreams About a Baby Girl

Dreams are sometimes made up of what you are longing for or have a deep desire for. People who have dreams of baby girls could want deeper love, purity, or need protection. Dreams of baby girls can also mean the new beginning of happiness in your life.

Dreams About a Baby Boy

Boys in dreams are said carry what society used to consider masculine qualities, including strength, security, or being assertive. Dreaming of a baby boy could be your brain’s way of telling you that you need to acquire these characteristics to handle certain situations or you need to prepare yourself for one.

Addressing your emotional and psychological health will give you a clearer understanding of the pictures your brain tries to paint when you are dreaming. You can use the BetterSleep app to find different sleep and wellness practices that will improve your overall health.