As amazing as bringing a new life into this world may be, the price to pay is very big. Almost any woman want’ s at one point in her life to have children, and are willing do almost anything in their powers to make their dream come true.

What most of them do not now is what the sacrifices are, even when pregnant. Serious changes take place in their bodies and being pregnant is sometimes overwhelming. That is the reason why, must of them suffer from heavy depressions while they are expecting.

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I am 3 months pregnant and lately have been becoming more and more depressed each day. I have all of the other symptoms such as morning sickness, swollen tender breasts, mood swings, cravings, etc, but I don’t think depression/apathy during pregnancy is normal.
Lately, my husband and I have been arguing more than we ever have before. Of course we’ll be fine by the end of the day, but it seems like the smallest things become arguments and things that I would never normally say just pop out of my mouth.(things that are very hurtful) Yesterday, I was so upset and hormonal that I cried at least 5 times. Is this normal? There were times we were arguing in the car when I felt like I just wanted to jump out into the street while we were driving.
Should I see someone right away?
Elisabeth, you are a bitch. I’m 22, have a degree, 2 jobs, am a professional musician, have been down the road of life and was actually planning on having this child.
Don’t just assume that every woman who comes on here asking for help with pregnancy is some immature, childish, unprepared little girl.

At first there was thought that a pregnant woman could not suffer from depression. Nowadays it has been shown, that it is possible and even dangerous.

More women suffer from depression while pregnant than we could imagine.

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The normal baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally disappear within a few days to a week. As a new mother, you can routinely have mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems or feel irritable, restless, anxious and lonely.

Usually, these symptoms are not severe and treatment is not needed. However, there are things you can do to feel better. Nap when the baby does. Ask for help from your spouse, family members and friends. Join a support group of new moms or talk with other moms.

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