Is it fairly normal to become depressed in third trimester?

Question

I am 3 days away from my due date and experiencing depression. I am looking forward to the birth of our child, but I can't seem to kick this innate depression I am feeling inside about life in general..Doubts, fears, negative outlooks on life, etc. I just can't seem to smile the last few days. Could it be normal, the hormones changing, my brain wondering, or a serious problem such as early post partum signs? I have taken anti depression meds in the past but stopped when I became pregnant and have been well up until this point. Will it go away???

Answer 1

yes it is called new mother jitters-yeah the go away and are replaced by new mother jitters-it does get better with time

Answer 2

You are having completely normal feelings. It is really hard to rhapsodize about the miracle of giving birth and becoming a parent when your body hurts all over, you are anxious about the birth process, and you can add your own items to this list. You are probably not sleeping well going to the bathroom 10 times a night. Being pregnant in August is no picnic. I kept threatening to fill the bathtub with ice cubes and lie there until I delivered.

Just try to take it easy. Confide in your friends or partner about your feelings. Go do something silly. You won't be able to pick up your keys and go without a baby and all their accoutrements for a while.

If your feelings do not subside after the birth, or they get worse, call your doctor immediately. Do not just assume your depression will go away. Everyone gets the baby blues to some extent, but having a history of depression puts you at greater risk for more severe symptoms.

Also, do not let the nipple nazis disuade you from taking anti-depressant medications if you need them because you will have to wean your baby and put them on formula. Babies have been raised on formula with no ill effects for decades.

I wish you an easy birth and a wonderful start of a lifetime of motherhood. You will do just fine.

Answer 3

I experienced depression as well right before I delivered my last baby. I felt horrible in the way that I wasn't getting enough sleep at night. It was impossible. I had 3 younger children and they were all very demanding of my time during the day so it was hard to rest during the day. I just felt like I didn't have everything done that you expect to be done for a new baby getting ready to arrive. Hang in there Your hormones are playing alot of games on you and I am sure you are concerned with the delivery. Just keep track of your mood after the baby arrives. And if you feel you are experiencing post partum call your doc! Do not just sit back and hope it will go away. I wish you the best!! Good luck!

Answer 4

I have simply hit my 0.33 trimester, And i am going via these loopy hormomal emotions to. I fear about climate alot, and my other youngsters as well. It quite will get to me, it drives me insane, the amount of fear I do. Makes me one of those people that dont go no where, or do some thing, when you consider that of worring. I dont be aware of much in regards to the meds you're taking, but a surgeon must certainly not offer you whatever no longer good so that you can take. I are trying my own methods, i'll take a long hot bathtub, or a nap, sleep perpetually helps in this stage of pregnancy. Simply be aware of that matters can be again to common ultimately, and A stunning little one as well!

Answer 5

It is possible that your feelings will go away, and it is indeed normal to be depressed so close to your due date. However, since you have taken medication for depression in the past, I think it would be best to keep your doctor informed about your mental health. You may need treatment for depression after the birth, and you should get good care for you and the baby.

Answer 6

You can't be postpartum if you haven't yet given birth.

Are you under the care of a doctor? Make sure your doctors/health visitors knows you have experienced depression in the past, so that they are keeping an eye out for you after the birth.

But before the birth- my guess is you are just tired from having to carry around that extra weight and bump. Pregnancy is very stressful too and so after 9 months of it you are probably a bit wrung out emotionally.

Find a nice, restful distraction, go out somewhere new, even if its just to the park for a change of air.

Make sure your doctors are reminded of your history in the months after you've given birth, and they'll keep tabs on you.

You'll be fine:)
Love
Katyk
P.S. I would love to see baby pics when you have them:)

Answer 7

Dude, about 2 weeks before I had my daughter, my husband came home to find me on the bathroom floor in tears, talking about how we couldn't afford this baby and we wouldn't be good parents and we should just give her up for adoption because we couldn't provide the kind of life she deserved.... and so on and so forth... it was ridiculous! I was crying so hard that I was vomiting and the things I was freaking out about weren't even founded! So yes, it's completely normal.

Answer 8

ohh yes, and I'm sure your probably getting irritated too, no worries you'll have a beautiful baby in your arms in no time