do i have prenatal depression and do i need to see the doctor?
hi, i am 19 +1 week pregnant for the last month i have been extremely tired, i cry at the littlest thing that upsets me and my mood has all of a sudden got bad which i never suffered with in my first 3 months of my pregancy. i have got constant worries that there is going to be a problem with my baby mainly down syndrome as i havent had any of the scans or tests done for it. my partner has recently been made redundant so we only have 1 income and i earn too much to get help with benefits so we are struggling. i work shift which isnt helping as i’m up at half 4 in the morning which i found hard even before i was pregnant but never struggled as much as i am. i finish wok at 2 and by half past im fast asleep on the sofa for an hour then back in bed for 8 to make sure i get enough sleep to get my through the next day. i’m finding it really hard to concentrate or even move about too much.
work isnt helping as im constantly on my feet which gives me backache and stomach ache, i’m also eating foods that are making my sick as i work within a food factory and my boss isnt really listerning to me when i try and talk to her. but i’m mainly worried about the tiredness as i have to drive and the worrying. i feel like i have so much going on in my head that i just dont know what to do but cry and i even then start to worry that my stress is going to harm my baby which i REALLY dont want.
please help
i very miserable helen
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You are pregnant so your hormones are going crazy at the moment which is normal. Try not to stress too much as its not safe for the baby. if you find yourself thinking about harming yourself or the baby then i suggest you talk to the doctor as it could definitely be depression.
Take care
Pregnancy hormones cause a roller coaster ride of emotions, exhaustion, and poor concentration in almost all pregnant women, your situation sounds difficult and I’m sure that’s making it worse. It wouldn’t hurt to discuss this with your doctor however I wouldn’t go looking to medication to solve your problems. You need real solutions, to find some way to get more rest, relaxation and time for yourself. Maybe your partner can find a new job and you can take an early pregnancy leave? If not can he get unemployment or disability? Is there any way your work can help accommodate you so you can sit more often? If your boss won’t listen to you, go to someone higher up, if your doctor recommends less physical activity they might have to comply. Bring your own lunch to work you don’t have to eat what’s there. I’d look for some kind of resources or support in your community, family, friends etc.. perhaps an internet group for working pregnant women/new mothers, I’d also look more into receiving benefits, as you might be able to base your income on 3 people. You should certainly talk to your doctor about your fear of down syndrome, do some research on it yourself, perhaps that could put your mind at ease. Most importantly, the pregnancy won’t last forever, try to hang in there and save up strength for the care of a new born, best of luck!