I can’t imagine the depression getting worse, but the reassurance of other mothers who have been through this would be terrific.

Thank you for your answers in advance.
BTW, I’m not taking anything right now. They will put me on something if I insist, however, I don’t think that this is beyond tolerable, yet. I am still functioning.

If I can handle this without meds, I would rather do so so that if I get hit with PPD after she’s born, the medication will have a better effect.

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Congratulations! In nine months you’re going to be a mother, BUT it will never be an easy task. Your body will physically experience changes, your moods will swing, your senses will be sharp, and you’ll crave for a lot of things — and food.

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Now a day, prenatal yoga is becoming more popular and is essentially practiced by pregnant women for its health benefits. It is a way to ensure a healthy and smooth pregnancy. The term ‘yoga’ refers to a Sanskrit word “union” it means “to join.” The aim of prenatal yoga is to unite the body, mind and spirit through poses, breathing exercises, and meditation.

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I am doing a speech project and I need to know.
Prenatal depression is being depressed while pregnant..
I am not talking about Postpardum depression. I know what that is. I am trying to think of logical reasons for someone to get an abortion, its for my speech ^^;;

I was just wondering if anyone out there has been diagnosed with (or suspect they have) prenatal depression. I am suffering from this and would appreciate some feedback on what treatment works for you, and what teqhniques you are using to cope.

Some details- I am 25. Have a 4 yo son. Recently moved to a rural farm for hubbys job. 4 months pregnant. No friends or family within a 4 hour drive. Very lonely and secluded. Stay at home mom, NOT by choice, but because we live rural and I can’t find a job here (recent college grad, also)…Anyone else in this situation, feel free to email me.

I am 16+4 weeks pregnant. I have had 2 Dr’s appointments.
One at 8+5 weeks and got an ultra sound. And one at 12+5 weeks pregnant and heard the baby. I get so nervous before I go.
Like they are going to tell me that everything isn’t okay.
I have an appointment tomorrow morning and I hear the heart beat again and get measured for the first time.
Why am I so so nervous?
Do you think It has to do with having a miscarriage last June?- I was supposed to be 7 weeks. Didn’t even go to an appointment yet and started bleeding. Found out the baby never formed and the what progress I did have was only up to 5 weeks.
But I have seen my baby and its heart beat and I have heard the heart beat. And I think I have been feeling small amounts of movement.
So why am I still so scared? I know everything is okay. And I am excited for my October appointment because I find out the sex.
So why do I feel like I’m going to be told something awful?
Is this normal?

How many of you have had prenatal depression? How bad was it? What were your symptoms? How far along were you and what did you do to help get through it? Also, what do you think was the cause of it? Thanks!

Can they both affect someone between the age 34-35 at the same time. Also what are the symptoms of prenatal depression. I know someone who might be suffering from prenatal-depression or even I feel could be both….Information needed please

Postnatal depression is relatively common, when a new mother finds herself miserable and unhappy following the birth of her baby, often due to raging hormones. Usually the depression lifts within a few days, weeks or months, although in some cases professional help is needed.

Occasionally, however, expectant mothers start to feel depressed before the baby is born, a feeling made much worse as pregnancy is a time in a woman’s life when the whole world expects her to feel happy, cheerful and excited. While it may sound bizarre, depression during pregnancy is much more common than you might think, affecting an estimated 10 – 20 percent of all future moms.

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