Pregnancy depression

If ur going through depression just know u are not alone im going through it myself and its hard when ur pregnant keep ur head up and keep motivated and sont let ur depression overtake u

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Hey there @Jadegarner25 I’ve been doing a lot of reading and research on the tie between pregnancy and depression for about a year (as I’d love to be a doula some day!). All of the hormonal changes that are going on in the body will take you on a wild ride (and sometime it ain’t fun). Couple that with any kind of stress a pregnant woman may have from work, relationships, school, etc. it can make anxiety and depression during pregnancy and especially after delivery overwhelming.

Experiencing depression while pregnant and after delivery are super common (about 1 in every 10 women experience it).

  • feeling like you can’t care for your baby,
  • extreme anxiety or panic attacks,
  • trouble making decisions,
  • feeling very sad,
  • hopelessness, and
  • feeling out of control

First step is to recognize those thoughts and feelings and make sure to talk to your OB/GYN if you can. Start there.