is it true that teenage mams are the most likely to suffer from postnatal depression?
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at
7:34 pm
mom, mother, whatever you call it. just im gonna be a teenage “Mother” and im feeling depressed for some reason and someone said that, :S
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uh no. but teenagers aren’t mature enough and old enough to actually be in the real world so its not suprising.
wtf is a “mam”?
yes because they are young and its an overwhelming feeling having a baby especially if the dad bails.
Ya Duh How would you like to go through middle school with a belly bigger than your head!
no.
pnd can effect anyone, but is actuall ymost common in older women with more than one child.,
I think there is a possiblity of everyone suffering from it.
I did, and I am 21. However, I believe my situation is a bit different than your average mother bringing home her newborn baby. When my daughter came home at 3 months I did very well, and no longer had PPD.
thats a yes and a no type thing
i heard it was women who had boys were more likely to suffer from that
but very well could be
i know i did just a tad
but thats just every one
—-and Baby Mama teens are just as great as parents as u think u are so dont be such a conservtive jerk
I would think so because more teenage pregnancies are unplanned and they might not be as prepared for motherhood as older women.
No, that is not true. Why would your age have anything to do with if you get postnatal depression? Plus if you do get it then it’s so easy to get away, i’ve known loads of people who’ve had it and have been fine a few weeks later.
Feeling depressed now is totally normal, pregnancy is full off different thoughts and feelings, with all your hormones racing about your body you’re going to feel upset and down sometimes, maybe more than what you did before. Don’t listen to other peoples bullsh*t.
maybe it’s because you’re a TEENAGER
basics for being a successful parent:
be at least 21 (25 or older is ideal)
be 100% independent
be married
both have careers (not jobs)
both have degrees
both want kids
have at LEAST $5,000 extra in savings just for the baby
(I’ve had an abortion and I am thankful everyday I had that option)
I honestly don’t know if that’s factually accurate, but here is what I do know. I was 19 when my son was born. I found out I was pregnant in October, got married in November. It was a whole lot of big changes all at once and I was a mess throughout my pregnancy. Afterward I suffered from severe postpartum depression.
So good luck. I hope you have someone to help you out.
Talk to your doctor about it….they always have good advice:)
PS…please please please do NOT listen to 16 weeks who says postpartum depression is no big deal. IT IS. It’s a really big deal. If you or someone close to you notice the symtoms GET HELP!
It can happen to anyone, I suffer from PTSD after the birth of my kids, I’m panicking @ every cramp these days because I want to get to the hospital in time for the epidural this time.
I know quite a few people around (or even older) my age (30) who suffer PND, it can have an effect on anyone not just teenage mother, I know teenage mothers who are the happiest mothers I’ve met (18 is the legal age in Australia, so yes they are married).
SgtShamy: I know people like whom you’ve described and they don’t suffer any less than others who don’t have those things, in fact some of them suffer more because they’ve given up their time with their children to be more focused on their work, and they get told by child care workers about their childs ‘firsts’.
Any age can suffer from it. I had my first child and I was fine during and after. My second child….that was when I was very depressed. I did it all wrong. Glad I have people like you to show me how wrong my life has been up til now.
If you feel down, get help. Don’t think you can handle it alone…or even with friends, etc… Talking with a professional if need be is perfectly acceptable and even medicine is okay.
As for mine….
It did get better with help. I think I am prone to depression though.
For that particular person who answers the same to most teens that are pregnant……….I have to respond.
Oh, I am a stay at home mom, I do not work outside the home, I have a small savings account, I do not own a home. My husband is about to retire. So he will be jobless soon. I have no degree. I had four children by the time I was 23 and a few days old.
I handled it just fine and have done pretty well up until right after my husband was deployed for the first and last time.
There are no ‘ideals’ in life. Abortion is a personal choice that I do not agree with. You played the game, you accept the hand you are dealt!