The normal baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally disappear within a few days to a week. As a new mother, you can routinely have mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems or feel irritable, restless, anxious and lonely.

Usually, these symptoms are not severe and treatment is not needed. However, there are things you can do to feel better. Nap when the baby does. Ask for help from your spouse, family members and friends. Join a support group of new moms or talk with other moms.

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I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks along and a d/c.I have had major depression.I have even had thoughts of harming myself.I rememberhaving some of these issues after my son was born but,it was different I could just hold him and everything would be ok.Not this time.I am scared does anyone know a suppport group or been here before.

For about 3 years now, I have on the anti-depressant Lexapro. When I become pregnant, [which we're hoping for soon!] obviously I cannot take the medication anymore, so I was wondering if the depression stays the same, or gets better or worse? If it is worse or the same, what do they use as treatment? Has anyone been through something similar?
I know that I can’t continue the Lexapro for now- I dont plan to.

I am over a week late with most pregancy symptoms (Feeling of nausea, sore back and breasts, insomnia, irritablilty, tiredness, moody etc), I’ve had 3 tests, 2 negative hpt’s and 1 negative blood test, so I’m definitely not pregnant.
What could be wrong with me? I have no idea of what could cause this, except depression.
Any ideas?

I try to conceive last month and it didn’t work it been 3month. I feel so sad when seeing pregnant people am happy for them but I feel so sad. How do I get over it am young so I don’t know have any problem. What should I do to get over it. Some time I don’t feel like being in a relationship with out a baby. Yeah I love my men but am so sad all I want is my baby.

Causes of Postpartum Depression

The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown,but rapid hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and delivery may trigger depression. Levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol fall dramatically within 48 hours after delivery. Women who go on to develop postpartum depression may be more sensitive to these hormonal changes. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional changes that many mothers can have after having a baby.

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I can’t imagine the depression getting worse, but the reassurance of other mothers who have been through this would be terrific.

Thank you for your answers in advance.
BTW, I’m not taking anything right now. They will put me on something if I insist, however, I don’t think that this is beyond tolerable, yet. I am still functioning.

If I can handle this without meds, I would rather do so so that if I get hit with PPD after she’s born, the medication will have a better effect.

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I’m just curious if taking depression medication during pregnancy is wise. I’m not pregnant, but when I am, I am scared to go off depression medication because I have severe depression when I’m not on it. I don’t think I could handle 9 months of that.

And how does pregnancy affect those with depression? Anyone?

 Constipation in pregnancy can cause bloating, pain and even pre term labor. Read on to see what options pregnant women have for constipation relief during pregnancy.

Constipation relief during pregnancy is a question many pregnant women ask. Approximately half of all women experience constipation in pregnancy.

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