I have 2 girls the eldest was only 5 mths old when i fell preg with 2nd and icame down with post-natal depression i ended up in a hospital for treatment, back then i didnt have a car i had moved away fom my family and had very little support but things have changed since then now i have a car i have a job and c family often now that things are back on track and no longer suffer from PND is it a good idea to try for a third and what are the chances of getting PND again it is very hard looking back and not remembering much about my girls when they were babies because of the state i was in i really would like another one but i am so scared of going through that all over again my grls are now 4 & 5 and are always asking for a baby brother or sister what should i do?
2007-10-07 16:40:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
If things are good for you now and you feel that you are feeling good, then I'd say go ahead. Is your husband supportive now? Do you feel that you are strong enough to go through this again? I had 2 back to back myself and it is very hard and very depressing especially if you feel you are doing it on your own. Just look in to what your precautions could be. You know, like if you could speak to a counselor or something while you're going thru it so that way you can catch it before it starts. Sounds to me like you're ready though. Good luck!
2007-10-07 16:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by ndolden2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you married? if yes may be you need to discuss that with your husband. But my advice to you is to take your time and think about it. Because whats the point of having a baby if you might not be there for him or you might end up in an hospital again. You already have two children right? But once again it is really up to you and your husband( if you are married) also seek advice from friends and family ( because they know you better than us, and have seen you around your first two children. they can also be of great advices. also talk to your doctor and see what he thinks about it. Good luck
2007-10-07 23:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Missy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know my son is five and wants to have a brother or sister RIGHT now. Your chances are high for PND if you had it with your first two children. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/depressionpostnatal.htm
2007-10-07 23:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone sufferes from this after every baby, but you do have a bit higher chance. Talk to your OB/GYN at your next scheduled yearly exam.
2007-10-07 23:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋