pregnant women and those that have been pregnant please???

Question

Is it normal to have feelings of depression?? I am 5 wks PG... I have a history of miscarrage, and do not remember having depression with those. So far all tests point to a healthy pregnancy, I have some of the symptoms like sore breasts, frequent urination... but I don't have morning sikness, which I have been told is a strong sign of a healthy pregnancy...

words of advice and wisdom would be greatly appreciated....

Answer 1

There is no rules set in stone about what the signs of a healthy baby are. Some women don't get morning sickness at all and others get it later in the pregnancy. Feelings of depression is something that's not so normal but also not something to worry about to much, although i do suggest you bring this up to your doctor. The fact that you have had so many miscarriages is a good indication of why you might feel depressed. Its not so good for your body and mind to have to go through all that and now that your pregnant again i think it may just be a defensive measure that your body is going through. For all the things you may be feeling or may have doubts about its really best to talk to your doctor. No question is to stupid when it comes to your health as well as your baby's. I hope you and your family for all the best in the future as well as a healthy pregnancy. Good luck.

Answer 2

I had no morning sickness with my son - they say that if you're pregnant with a boy you don't have it as much since boys have less female hormones which are the ones that cause morning sickness. It's normal to feel depressed and it's not your fault. Your body is going throught a lot of changes hormonally. Just think.......maybe since this pregnancy is going to *stick* - it's going to "feel" differently then the ones where you miscarried. You might also be worried since you've had some disappointments in the past. I've had several miscarriages and I know they are not fun. I always had morning sickness too when I had a miscarriage, BUT with my son......I didn't even know I was pregnant the first month. I felt totally normal and never got sick. Not once. So it's not necessarily true that you have to have morning sickness. Try to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. I know it's hard, but I promise it will get better. Good luck!

Answer 3

It's very common to have feelings of blues and depression. Given your history of miscarriage, and the fact that you have all these hormones going through your body, it's easy to not have a firm grip on your emotions.

Every pregnancy is different. I am on my fourth pregnancy, and this time around, I find that I am less tactful, and easily aggravated. My last pregnancy, I was blue, and I would cry at commercials that were meant to be funny! If this is really getting to you, call your OB. He or she will be able to evaluate your levels of depressions, and be able to help you feel a little bit better.

About morning sickness, remember every woman and every pregnancy is different. It really doesn't point to a healthy pregnancy, I think that's something that is told to women that have it pretty bad so they don't freak out. I didn't have it at all this time around, but my last three, I couldn't keep anything down, and I had to go in the hospital for dehydration.

Lastly, cheer up and congrats!!!

Answer 4

I had a very healthy pregnancy & did not have one day of morning sickness, however I did feel depression. I was tired all the time, didnt eat, sore body etc.
Dont stress yourself hey, this could lead to another miscarriage. If you are really worried, discuss it with your doctor, but dont worry yourself over this. It sounds normal to me as it was normal for me! My daughter was born nearly 6 years ago, totally natural labor with no complications throughout the pregnancy. Best wishes sweety :o)

Answer 5

Yes, it's normal for most people. Your hormones are going all crazy right now. It should taper off and get better soon. If not, or if it troubles you so much, you should discuss it with your midwife or doctor.

I had horrible morning sickness w/ my first but not much at all w/ my second. Both babies turned out fine & healthy. I don't think I had morning sickness w/ my second until around the 8th week. So don't worry about that. Hopefully, you won't have any morning sickness at all, which is okay too!

Answer 6

I would think it is normal for the depression especially if you have had a miscarriage. Just dont keep it bottled up. Talk to someone and let them know how your felling. I had plenty of people to talk to with my miscarriage and my second pregnancy and it really does help. I dont really think morning sickness has anything to do with a normal or healthy pregnancy becuase i had it bad with my first and ended up miscarrying, but with my second didnt have it and the pregnancy was fine. I know its different for different people and I hope everything turns ok. Good luck=)

Answer 7

With your history of miscarrying it is not unnatural to feel a bit depressed. God willing this pregnancy will be succesful and you will have a healthy full term baby. Reality is, that you know the loss during pregnancy, and even if your not ready to admit it, that scares you. Part of you may not want to bond with this baby till you feel more confidence that you will not miscarry. I have been pregnant 4 times, and 2 of those I miscarried, when I got pregnant this last time, I was withdrawn from my pregnancy, till I passed my 4th month (which is the same time I miscarried the other two babies) then it hit me that even if this baby doesnt make it, it is mine, and I should try and bond with it and enjoy it. Thankfully I went full term and my son is healthy.

Good luck and god bless you and your baby

Answer 8

I didn't have morning sickness at all and had a healthy pregnancy and child. Each pregnancy is different, so if you don't have morning sickness, count yourself lucky and try not to worry too much. the extra stress isn't good for yourself or your baby. And if you are having feelings of depression talk to your doctor. He/she might be able to help, or recomend a therapist who could help you deal with your feelings. Therapy works.

Answer 9

Mood swings are totally normal. Just don't freak out about it, thats not good for you or the baby. Make sure you have a good support network of people you can talk to during these 'moods'. Sometimes having a rational non-pregnant friend or family member around to help you cope is very helpful. You'll be fine. Keep your doctors appointments, enjoy your pregnancy, pick up a hobby. This is an exciting time and you'll miss it when its gone. I send you and your baby my love. =)

Answer 10

Relax its all normal, because nothing is the same for every pregnancy...
you're only 5 weeks, you just might not be sick yet... some people never get sick, others sick at the beginning, some sick at the end... etc. I was never sick with my second, but with my first I was only sick from 11 weeks until about 24 weeks...lol... you'll be fine. And the depression... that can be triggered from hormonal changes! Like I said, its all normal!
Good luck!