Question by E: Would I be considered high risk for depression during pregnancy and after birth?
Not pregnant at the moment, but plan to try for a baby in the next few years to come, just as so many girls do.
I suffered from depression from the age of 12 and it got really severe age 13-16. I hated myself and self-harmed and let men abuse me because I didn’t think anyone wanted me anyway. I was bullied badly at one school I went to. I stopped going to school because of how people there made me feel and got into the wrong crowd – started smoking, drinking at 13 and then onto drugs at 14.
I fell pregnant when I was a few months off 15 and I couldn’t cope with the idea and tried to pretend it wasn’t happening. I then miscarried and still haven’t quite gotten over it 3 years later.
I got help from psychologists and a youth support scheme after a lot of effort into making them realise that them telling me they couldn’t help me due to money reasons even though they thought I needed it. I got into a really good school, restarted gcse’s and it changed my life because they understood me eventually and supported me through everything, including self-harm and breakdowns. Also having school work to focus on gave me something to be motivated about. I left school with 13 A*-B gcse’s which I am SO proud of myself for.
My depression hasn’t been so bad lately – amazingly due to simply being on a certain type contraceptive pill – apparently my hormone levels must have been pretty screwed. I had been on antidepressants when I was younger but stopped them abruptly and I’m determined to stay off them unless it’s crucially needed. I also got more chances to socialise by living away from home and where there were other young people and adults who were always willing to talk. Home stress was also a major factor to the depression.
So obviously, once I do choose to have a baby, being pregnant I wouldn’t be able to take the pill that has changed my moods.
So I’m worried I would end up getting bed with depression again. And it’s not in my nature to say I don’t want kids because whatever my age, I guess I could be at risk of depression during pregnancy and subsequently postnatal depression.
Do you think the doctor and a midwife would consider me as high risk for depression?

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Question by Groupieline: What are some ways to reduce anxiety during pregnancy?
The first few months of pregnancy are very important to the development of the baby. I do activities that before getting pregnant made feel good, like watching comedies, listening to music. I am still very anxious. Does the mood change in the latter months?

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Article by Chadwick Keller

Toothache In pregnancy – Why? And How to handle it?It’s a true blessing to be anticipating a child. Being a mom to be means you need to be cautious in order to avoid any difficulty that might affect the pregnant state. Unfortunately tooth ache definitely seems to be a typical issue concerning pregnant woman. Here are some tips to assist you to reduce and reduce the issue.So, what may cause toothache while pregnant?Very poor oral healthIt’s crucial that you simply do a routine dental care visit just prior to your pregnancy. It is not necessarily too late to accomplish one should you have become pregnant at present. Present tooth decays in addition to gum troubles consistently get worse due to the fact within your 1st trimester it’s quite common that you often vomit when scrubbing your teeth. For that reason, a lot of pregnant ladies tend to brush less or not whatsoever.Body

Article by Carol Johnson

It is perfectly normal and healthy to gain weight during pregnancy. This ensures that both yourself and your baby are being nourished properly. Weight loss after pregnancy can at times be slow for new mothers and be very frustrating. It is important not to start a crash diet shortly after you have had your baby. This will lead to health problems and possibly post partum depression. Many new mothers don’t realize, but even after pregnancy your body still needs an ample supply of nutrients to recuperate and it needs even more if you are breastfeeding. Breastfeeding mothers on average use an extra 500 calories per day, so don’t rush things.

Your doctor will undoubtedly recommend avoiding any sort of strenuous exercise until you have at least had your six week post partum visit. The truth is, that until this time you probably won’t be too up for anything too strenuous anyways. During this time walking is the best form of exercise, it not only will help improve your health, but it will also help you lose pregnancy weight.

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Article by Lisa

1. Rest whenever you canFinding time to relax seems simple, but sometimes very difficult. However, not only is good for you, but is great for the baby, so do not feel guilty for taking the time to “do nothing”.

While you’re at work, trying to find a place where you can relax during lunch and put your legs up and, when you get home, remove some housework. Although many of us like having the house shining, now is the time to be a perfectionist. If you already have children it is more difficult to find time to relax, but you could ask your partner, a friend or the grandparents to care for them one evening from time to time so you can enjoy a well deserved rest.

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Question by Sarah: Pregnancy safe ways to calm anxiety on an airplane?
I have a horrible fear of flying. Usually, everytime I fly I take some Xanax to calm my nerves. That is really the only way I can fly without having an increased heart rate, sweaty palms, shaking, etc. I have to fly for Thanksgiving. I wil be 13 1/2 weeks when I fly. Does anyone know of any ways I can calm my anxiety while flying that is safe for pregnancy? I know it’s not healthy to be that nervous while I am pregnant and really want to do something to ease my anxiety. Thanks.

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