How do pregnant women deal with depression... when I should be all excited to give birth to my first child?
2007-03-06 10:58:35 · 5 answers · asked by vballerttd 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Getting ready to have your first child can be overwhelming with a lot of emotions, fears of the unknown, wondering what it will be like and how your baby will be. It is hard! Most woman, I believe, go through ups and downs while pregnant.
If so much is going on in your life, you should take a step back and make sure you are taking care of yourself for that baby's sake. Sometimes you cannot change things going on in your life. I was pregnant with my first child and found out my husband had skin cancer. Then the day after I gave birth my mom told me she had luekemia. Crazy!!! Then after you give birth the hormones really make you crazy. I had at least two days after each pregnancy that I was really off the wall.
But, if you are feeling 'depressed', for whatever reason or even no reason, and think it is a bit too much you should really call your Doc and just let them know. As a pregnant woman, I would not deal with depression on my own. If it lasts more then a few days get others involved. Let them help you get through for that baby.
Having a baby should bring out the best in you. It makes you stronger both mentally and physically, it changes your prespective in life, and it changes your priorities. It brings you pleasure like nothing else in the world and yes, with that pleasure comes stress. Good luck and enjoy that new life in your belly!
2007-03-06 11:27:34 · answer #1 · answered by my2boys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no time you "should " feel excited. But if you're having feelings of depression now, it may be a warning sign . I got all worked up with family obligations when I was due to have my daughter and I suffered severe Postpartum depression. I don't want to worry you un-necessarily, but You should tell your doctor how you feel. It will help them to monitor you. And be sure to report any depression you have after the baby is born. It will help you get through it easier than I did.
2007-03-06 19:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kat H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are antidepressants that are safe to take while pregnant, check with your doc. Most women get pretty emotional in the months surrounding birth. Please have your husband/or someone close be aware of your feelings now, and have them learn about postpartum depression. It may not happen, and once the baby is born you may start to feel better, but having someone rational know the symptoms to watch for is invaluable.
2007-03-06 19:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by s f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By talking to you midwife/doctor about how you feel.
It might just be nerves, and as soon as you hold your baby, you will realise that everything you have suffered was worth it, and it might lift on it own, but if it doesn't, talk to your doctor for a little help, whether that is medication, or counselling depends on the severity of your particular problem.
Remember that your hormones are responsible for making you feel low, especially if you have a lot going on right now.
Email me if you want someone to talk to.
2007-03-06 19:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're just scared trust me when i had my first i didn't even want to hold her but when i did and i looked into her eyes everything was alright from then on every thing's going to be alright!now i have 5 children and i love every one of them
2007-03-06 19:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by mathislc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋