Does anybody know

Abbys_Mummy · Mar 17th, 2008, 20:03 PM

About ante-natel depression you know like post-natel but during pregnancy i`m not going to go into details for fear of judgement i would just like to know if anybody knows anything about this or has experienced it and how they went about it any help would be fantastic

Christi81 · Mar 17th, 2008, 20:13 PM

I have never heard of it before, but I searched antepartum depression and viola there it was. Apparently it is very common, but most women don't tell their doctors about it. The article also said that if antepartum depression is treated you are more likely to ward off postpartum depression.

So, I would tell my doctor and see what they suggest. Good luck!

Abbys_Mummy · Mar 17th, 2008, 23:56 PM

As much as i have denied it to myself i think its happening have talked to OH he is so upset its come to this i`m am just lost in my own feelings think a bit of time visiting family will give me some time so sort my head out i cant believe it why me when i first feel pregnant i was over the moon

mommytashaX2 · Mar 18th, 2008, 00:03 AM

i'm not sure about all this. but i hope things get better for you soon.

Abbys_Mummy · Mar 18th, 2008, 00:14 AM

i had never heard of it after looking into why i`m feeling the way i am it was all i could come to the conclusion of

emmajane · Mar 18th, 2008, 03:25 AM

I am signed off work with antenatal depression and GP has been great and so understanding. I work in the mental health field and have no doubt the condition exists. It is a very difficult one as everyone assumes that we should be hormonal so it gets lumped into that, but I know that up until the last week (when I have started to feel slightly more myself again) that this is not the normal pregnancy experience. There is a lot of stuff on the internet about it but there is nothing in the pregnancy books I have at all. Think that is awful and gives us pregnant women who are feeling depressed the wrong signal that this is not something that can happen. According to the internet around 10% of pregnant women experience it and some say it is more common that post natal depression.

Hope you are doing ok. I have started feeling more myself this week so hopefully it will pass for you too.
xx

Abbys_Mummy · Mar 18th, 2008, 06:51 AM

I believe this is very real and all pregnant women should be aware of this i hate feeling like this

Gabi · Mar 18th, 2008, 07:24 AM

One of my pregnancy magazines has an article on it.
Quite a scary thought really. I'll watch out for the warning signs. It can't be fun.

Linzi · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:28 AM

Because Ive got a history of depression my midwife explained to me that its very possible I could get it, and also post natal depression. She said if I wanted to I could see a pregnancy councellor at the hospital and there are drugs for it if it's really bad. At the moment, I feel ok. Up and down a bit, but I can't tell whether thats extra hormones or depression, but I am dealing ok.

If you don't think you are, please see your MW or doctor and have a word with them. I'm sure they can sort something out for you

Hope you feel better hun

xxx

coccyx · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:39 AM

I'm sure depression can hit at any time. I hope no one would judge you for it on this site. Please speak to your midwife or gp. I have never had depression, but my sil has at numerous times in her life and i know how all consuming it was for her.

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Abbys_Mummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 653	Does anybody know About ante-natel depression you know like post-natel but during pregnancy i`m not going to go into details for fear of judgement i would just like to know if anybody knows anything about this or has experienced it and how they went about it any help would be fantastic

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Christi81 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 73	I have never heard of it before, but I searched antepartum depression and viola there it was. Apparently it is very common, but most women don't tell their doctors about it. The article also said that if antepartum depression is treated you are more likely to ward off postpartum depression. So, I would tell my doctor and see what they suggest. Good luck!

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Abbys_Mummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 653	As much as i have denied it to myself i think its happening have talked to OH he is so upset its come to this i`m am just lost in my own feelings think a bit of time visiting family will give me some time so sort my head out i cant believe it why me when i first feel pregnant i was over the moon

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mommytashaX2 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 217	i'm not sure about all this. but i hope things get better for you soon.

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Abbys_Mummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 653	i had never heard of it after looking into why i`m feeling the way i am it was all i could come to the conclusion of

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Mar 18th, 2008, 03:25 AM	#6
emmajane Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton Posts: 801	I am signed off work with antenatal depression and GP has been great and so understanding. I work in the mental health field and have no doubt the condition exists. It is a very difficult one as everyone assumes that we should be hormonal so it gets lumped into that, but I know that up until the last week (when I have started to feel slightly more myself again) that this is not the normal pregnancy experience. There is a lot of stuff on the internet about it but there is nothing in the pregnancy books I have at all. Think that is awful and gives us pregnant women who are feeling depressed the wrong signal that this is not something that can happen. According to the internet around 10% of pregnant women experience it and some say it is more common that post natal depression. Hope you are doing ok. I have started feeling more myself this week so hopefully it will pass for you too. xx

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Abbys_Mummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 653	I believe this is very real and all pregnant women should be aware of this i hate feeling like this

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Mar 18th, 2008, 07:24 AM	#8
Gabi Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 927	One of my pregnancy magazines has an article on it. Quite a scary thought really. I'll watch out for the warning signs. It can't be fun.

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Linzi Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 15,762	Because Ive got a history of depression my midwife explained to me that its very possible I could get it, and also post natal depression. She said if I wanted to I could see a pregnancy councellor at the hospital and there are drugs for it if it's really bad. At the moment, I feel ok. Up and down a bit, but I can't tell whether thats extra hormones or depression, but I am dealing ok. If you don't think you are, please see your MW or doctor and have a word with them. I'm sure they can sort something out for you Hope you feel better hun xxx

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coccyx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: with the camels Posts: 2,578	I'm sure depression can hit at any time. I hope no one would judge you for it on this site. Please speak to your midwife or gp. I have never had depression, but my sil has at numerous times in her life and i know how all consuming it was for her.

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