to suffer from post partum depression even if your baby past away? I gave birth a little over a week and I was too early and my baby past away after 10 hours. Since then I have been up and down and crying a lot. I know I am dealing with the pain of losing my baby but is it possible that I also have post partum?
2007-09-24 03:28:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it is definitely possible. estrogen blocks the enzymes that break down the serotonin (feel good neurotransmitters) in your brain. after giving birth, your estrogen levels drop dramatically, in turn leaving your serotonin to be broken down by the other enzymes. your serotonin is down, so you suffer from "post partum depression"
i would consult a therapist or psychiatrist, and if your depression is bad enough that it is disrupting your everyday life (which im sure it is), i would consider taking some low dose anti-depressants.
im terribly sorry for your loss and i hope i helped you grasp a better understanding of how depression works.
2007-09-24 03:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by paixfille08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your loss. Yes, it's possible to suffer from post-partum depression. You gave birth, so your hormones are a little crazy. I imagine it's hard to separate the sadness over the loss of your baby from possible depression. Talk to your doctor. Good luck.
2007-09-24 03:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES Go see your doctor. I was depressed and medicated when I got pregnant. Went off meds, w/o dr knowledge when found out I was pregnant. Had a fabulous depression free pregnancy and symptoms reoccurred when baby was almost one year. Took another year to find "right" meds because I was still breastfeeding....Son is now two and I am slowly getting better - you never know when post partum depression will hit - stay in tuned with your feelings and what is best for baby...you can do it! Thinking of you - praying for you
2016-04-05 22:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. It breaks my heart to hear your story. What a terrible thing to go through. Yes, I would think that you could still suffer from post partum. Post partum is a tough thing to deal with; especially with what you already have on your plate. I would talk to your doctor or go see someone to help you cope with what you are going through. Good luck and God Bless.
2007-09-24 03:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by Bryson's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most deffinatly! I've had post partum depression after a miscarriage, you can get it anytime, because you gave birth.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I do recommend talking to someone about it and if need be, maybe trying some antidepressants.
I was never able to bring myself to talk about it with a therapist but Lexapro helped me out tons!
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2016-05-16 06:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible, your body is dealing with the hormonal changes after pregnancy.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
2007-09-24 03:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by Proud Navy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely possible, but I think what your experiencing is more along the lines of grief. Very normal. I am so sorry for your loss.
2007-09-24 03:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by ticktock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u poor thing u need to speak with someone..my sister had a stillborn 11 years ago and she still suffers at times...not a day goes by that i dont think about it...please talk to someone...there is nothing worse than loosing a child...give yourself a break
2007-09-24 03:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by bethanda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes. You still have the same hormonal imbalance from having a baby that anyone else has.
2007-09-24 03:32:08 · answer #10 · answered by ad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋