Article by Tanya

Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times of a woman’s life. At least one in ten pregnant women suffers from bouts of depression. Pregnancy can make your moods unpredictable–how a commercial can bring you to tears and how a sock on the floor might send you into a screaming fit. Thus women need support to well taken care of, emotionally and physically, through this important life-changing event. Depression can be very dangerous during pregnancy as it can compromise both your health and your baby’s health. Now let

postnatal depression can begin in pregnancy for some women. Besides, an important thing to note is that postnatal depression can occur at any time within the first year after the birth of a baby and can last for longer than a year if no help is seek and received. Therefore, do seek help before it worsen as untreated postnatal depression can lead to the breakdown of relationships with your partners or children.

Depression counseling is a form of treatment for this condition, as well as is medication. Studies have shown that the use of medication has become unnecessary as the patient learns to overcome depression with valuable tools provided by the given professional.

Read the rest of this entry

…the hormones are making it worse!
To: Needs Answers – I think you’re right; I got up from a nap not too long ago and I feel terrible, I didn’t sleep all night.

I’m 21 weeks with my third child. The past couple of months have been pure hell. I cry for no reason, feel worthless, and don’t wanna do anything anymore. I am basically scared of everything. I am even scared to drive now. I went to the dr. Thursday with a major Anxiety attack and the doctor just told me I would have to wait until my pregnancy is over to treat it. I hate feeling this way. Lastnight I cried for over an hour. I want to do things with my kids but I can’t bc of the Depression / Anxiety. There are only a few things in life that I can remember that actually made me happy. My kids births, getting married to the love of my life, and finding out that I was pregnant with all. I can’t go 4 months with this. I will be put in a mental hospital.

What makes things worse is that my 11 yr old son talks back to me and doesn’t respect me. He plays his step-father and I against one another and I usually give in, making my husband mad at me. I just give in so that I will not have to listen to the complaining. He doesn’t like his stepfather and he has been there since he was 2. He doesn’t like him discipleining him. I just wish everything would get back to normal. All this stress is wearing me out and taking a toll on me. I just want some help. I have cried out to everyone for help and no one seems to listen. They just think its hormones and that I am crazy. I am so scared that I will lose this baby bc of the tremendous stress, depression, and anxiety. How can I get help and get my family to understand that I really need the help?

I have a sleep disorder and depression. I take medication for the sleep disorder and have continued it (under dr. supervision) through my pregnancy. I’m currently over 26 weeks and I’m having extreme insomnia, even with the prescription sleep medication. Could this be due to hormonal changes? Is it safe to change medications and would that be effective? I have to take something because my body won’t sleep period if I don’t. I can get to sleep fine but wake up after a few hours and can’t go back to sleep for the life of me. It is horrible because I work during the day, can’t even nap, I exercise/eat right, and nothing works. My medication just doesn’t work anymore. I had a little bit of insomnia the first trimester, but now it is extreme and never-ending. I’m so tired and can’t deal with this for another 3 months without getting extremely sick or having clinical depression I’ve also dealt with return. Obviously I don’t want to hurt the baby, but has anyone else experienced stuff like this where they already take sleep medication and even that doesn’t work? Suggestions?

Is depression in the early stages of pregnancy normal? What about anxiety or not looking forward to it at all?
Any suggestions for coping?

I’m looking for advice from mature adults. Thanks.

Since one is bringing new life into the world, pregnancy depression, like other forms of this emotional encumbrance, is one disturbance that must be attended to. Although use of conventional drugs is the oft-times prescribed method, when one considers the side-effects of drugs and the health of the baby, it may be time to revise one’s stand.

Read the rest of this entry

Pregnancy is a period in a woman’s life when needless to say, several internal and external changes are occurring on a daily basis. There is a life, a whole new person growing inside of you and when this person is born, he or she will be totally helpless and dependent on you. To some women, this is a source of joy and excitement as they anticipate the responsibility of motherhood-especially the first time, to others; it is a source of a particular type of depression: Pregnancy Depression.

Read the rest of this entry

Often referred as “baby blues”, Postpartum Depression (PPD) is experienced in some degrees by more than 50 percent of women giving birth. This type of depression can last for some time, which may vary between a few weeks to a few months.

Read the rest of this entry