Pregnancy Dreams: An A-Z Guide

Telephone: The telephone symbolizes communication. Difficulty using a telephone in a dream often indicates frustration or blocked communication.

Traffic: This is a common element in anxiety dreams as the subconscious plays through various scenarios of what could go wrong. (Also see Car, Journey)

Twins: Dreams of twins do not necessarily indicate that you will be having twins. More likely you are meeting your child, who in the dream is the other half of you. (Also see Babies, Birth, Family, Girl, Miscarriage, Pregnancy)

Trains: Indicates movement or motion in life, especially where career or relationships are concerned. (Also see Airplanes, Journey)

Uniform: Dreams that contain this symbol may be expressing your resentment at assuming the "uniform" of motherhood. Perhaps you worry you will be constrained by the role in some way.

Walking: If you are dreaming of going on long walks, it could symbolize the journey of pregnancy, or it could be a more literal meaning of needing to get more exercise. (Also see Journey)

Water: This is a common element in dreams. Water represents emotion, the womb, and fertility. The behavior of the water is key. Is it buoying you up, or pulling you along in a swift current? (Also see Bath, Bridge, Flowers, Journey, Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers)

Weaving: This is a common metaphor for the process of producing life.

Whale: The whale is a powerful symbol of feminine power and creativity. (Also see Animals, Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers, Water, Zoos)

Zoo: A pregnant woman often feels as though she is in a zoo—everyone is looking at her and there is no place to hide! If zoos figure prominently in your dreams, it could be a sign that you need to create more private space for yourself. (Also see Animals, Bird, Cat, Dolphin, Snake, Whale)