Pregnancy Depression » there http://www.pregnancydepression.org About Pregnancy Depression, Prenatal, Miscarriage, Perinatal, after Pregnancy, during Pregnancy, Symptoms, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Stress, Treatment, Support Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:38:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to deal with wanting your mother there more during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-to-deal-with-wanting-your-mother-there-more-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-to-deal-with-wanting-your-mother-there-more-during-pregnancy.html#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:21:52 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-to-deal-with-wanting-your-mother-there-more-during-pregnancy.html I will admit I am a bit hormonal being that I am 25 weeks pregnant. I have been longing to have a closer relationship with my mother. And I always kinda thought that if she knew this that things would change. But through the grapevine she found out how I felt and instead of a good response she had my step dad call me and ream me out saying it’s not my mothers job to be my friend and that’s what my husband is there for. I know my mother was standing right there when he called, so she obviously agrees with this.
I feel so sad and alone now. I can’t sleep. Is this normal to want your mother more when you are pregnant? How do I deal with the sadness?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-to-deal-with-wanting-your-mother-there-more-during-pregnancy.html/feed 5 Is there a risk to the baby in stopping Prozac during the second trimester? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-risk-to-the-baby-in-stopping-prozac-during-the-second-trimester.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-risk-to-the-baby-in-stopping-prozac-during-the-second-trimester.html#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:31:22 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-risk-to-the-baby-in-stopping-prozac-during-the-second-trimester.html I am 22 weeks pregnant and have stopped taking it. none of my dr.’s were able to see me and the thought of harming my baby freaked me out. I do not feel any less stable. I am not severely depressed. I kknow what effects depression can have on the baby. I think under my circumstances the greater risk is with taking the medication.

Anyway, Was it dangerous for the baby to have stopped taking the medication? I read it can lead to losing the pregnancy…but you can’t believe everything you read.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-risk-to-the-baby-in-stopping-prozac-during-the-second-trimester.html/feed 1 Is there any way to AVOID postpartum depression? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-avoid-postpartum-depression.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-avoid-postpartum-depression.html#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:23:25 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-avoid-postpartum-depression.html Is there any way to avoid or detect postpartum depression in advance? I am 34 weeks pregnant with my first but I was battling very severe depression over a miscarriage just a year ago, before I got pregnant with this one. I had pretty bad depression at the beginning of this pregnancy. Most days I am doing good, I just have the occasional depressed days..

Does that mean I’ll have postpartum depression? I want to do what I can to avoid or STOP it before the baby gets here!

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-avoid-postpartum-depression.html/feed 1 is there any way to treat depression without seeing a doctor? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-treat-depression-without-seeing-a-doctor.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-treat-depression-without-seeing-a-doctor.html#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:09:30 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-treat-depression-without-seeing-a-doctor.html i really feel like i am depressed, i know that pregnancy and depression go hand in hand. . im not suicidal or anything im just completely unhappy, i cant think of one positive thing, honestly. do i have to see a doctor or can i manage this myself?
i really feel like a doctor would just tell me how i feel and how i am supposed to feel. i dont want someone dictating that to me.

any suggestions?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-any-way-to-treat-depression-without-seeing-a-doctor.html/feed 13 Is there anyone who has had a stillborn baby and had another baby? I want to know how stress the pregnancy was http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-anyone-who-has-had-a-stillborn-baby-and-had-another-baby-i-want-to-know-how-stress-the-pregnancy-was.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-anyone-who-has-had-a-stillborn-baby-and-had-another-baby-i-want-to-know-how-stress-the-pregnancy-was.html#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:11:01 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-anyone-who-has-had-a-stillborn-baby-and-had-another-baby-i-want-to-know-how-stress-the-pregnancy-was.html I had my baby at 39 weeks. He is my gaurdian angel now. I want to try again but I am afraid that it may happen again and I would not be able to handle that.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-anyone-who-has-had-a-stillborn-baby-and-had-another-baby-i-want-to-know-how-stress-the-pregnancy-was.html/feed 2 Are there any sites for relationship issues during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-sites-for-relationship-issues-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-sites-for-relationship-issues-during-pregnancy.html#comments Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:22:50 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-sites-for-relationship-issues-during-pregnancy.html I found out I’m pregnant a few weeks ago, I’m going on nine weeks and find myself in a relationship totally different from the one that got me pregnant to begin with.
I’ll add that I am 23 years old, and that he is 29. This was unplanned and we haven’t been together long enough to know each other well, only six months.
He’s been acting like a petulant child, throwing tantrums, blaming me, acting as though this is the end of his life. During on very eventful incident he began to shove me against a wall after I mentioned that perhaps it was best if my son/daughter knew nothing about him.
I won’t caste blame entirely on him, I have been fighting with some depression prior to the pregnancy, for which I treated with counseling and medication. I’m continuing the counseling but had to stop the medication. The hormones haven’t helped. But I just need some resource on how to best handle this, he makes comments on how we can work on this, but every ounce of trust has gone.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-sites-for-relationship-issues-during-pregnancy.html/feed 5 Anxiety drugs and pregnancy—are there safe meds? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anxiety-drugs-and-pregnancy-are-there-safe-meds.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anxiety-drugs-and-pregnancy-are-there-safe-meds.html#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:15:01 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anxiety-drugs-and-pregnancy-are-there-safe-meds.html Ok, I’m tired of trying to work through anxiety without meds. I really need something. I just wanted to get pregnant very soon, but it’s clear I don’t do well without medication.

Is there ANY antianxiety drug considered safe for use during pregnancy!?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anxiety-drugs-and-pregnancy-are-there-safe-meds.html/feed 4 What help is there for depression during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-help-is-there-for-depression-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-help-is-there-for-depression-during-pregnancy.html#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:21:05 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-help-is-there-for-depression-during-pregnancy.html I’ve been having problems in my relationship with my boyfriend as well as other family issues along with child custody issues with my daughter and financial issues. I’m also 6 months pregnant and all of this is starting to weigh in heavily on my mental health I think. I’ve been crying myself to sleep every night, I’m more moody than usual, and just not happy about much at all. I have an appointment to see my doctor, I know that a lot of the symptoms I’m having are normal with pregnancy but this is starting to affect my work and social life and I want to make sure it doesn’t spiral out of control. Has anyone gone through something similar that can give me some suggestions on how to handle this? And are there any SAFE medications they can even give you while your pregnant??

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-help-is-there-for-depression-during-pregnancy.html/feed 2 Ugh! Pregnancy and ANXIETY. Anyone else out there pregnant/previously pregnant w/ anxiety? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/ugh-pregnancy-and-anxiety-anyone-else-out-there-pregnantpreviously-pregnant-w-anxiety.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/ugh-pregnancy-and-anxiety-anyone-else-out-there-pregnantpreviously-pregnant-w-anxiety.html#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:21:00 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/ugh-pregnancy-and-anxiety-anyone-else-out-there-pregnantpreviously-pregnant-w-anxiety.html I’m 32 weeks w/ baby #1. I have GAD (general anxiety disorder) and was on meds for it 2 yrs ago then tried a couple different kinds late last year (unsuccessfully, so I stopped- didn’t like them/didn’t help like the pills I had a couple yrs ago). So I’m pregnant now and my anxiety seems to have worsened and I don’t want to take meds while still carrying… Yes, anxiety comes w/ pregnancy but it’s worse with GAD and really bothering me. I’m wondering about tips to manage my anxiety (no attacks, just small episodes that are coming more frequently) and ways to cope or settle down. Any input from experience?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/ugh-pregnancy-and-anxiety-anyone-else-out-there-pregnantpreviously-pregnant-w-anxiety.html/feed 1 Is there an anti-anxiety medication either over the counter or Rx that is safe to take during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-an-anti-anxiety-medication-either-over-the-counter-or-rx-that-is-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-an-anti-anxiety-medication-either-over-the-counter-or-rx-that-is-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:26:14 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-an-anti-anxiety-medication-either-over-the-counter-or-rx-that-is-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html Currently take 25 mg of Seroquel every night, not a whole lot, but enough to work…unfortunately, also enough to cause birth defects.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-an-anti-anxiety-medication-either-over-the-counter-or-rx-that-is-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html/feed 5 Is there such a thing as “pregnancy depression”? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-pregnancy-depression.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-pregnancy-depression.html#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:26:07 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-pregnancy-depression.html Is it related to Post-Partum Depression?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-pregnancy-depression.html/feed 2 Is there a neonatologist out there? Dilemma about birth in a hospital w/o NICU!? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-neonatologist-out-there-dilemma-about-birth-in-a-hospital-wo-nicu.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-neonatologist-out-there-dilemma-about-birth-in-a-hospital-wo-nicu.html#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:16:46 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-neonatologist-out-there-dilemma-about-birth-in-a-hospital-wo-nicu.html I’m at the beginning of week 39 and we are still considering where to have our baby. I’m 29 years old, perfectly healthy, the baby is great too, weighs about 3 kilos and the pregnancy has so far been physiological with no problems whatsoever.
The dilemma is, we have 2 hospitals to choose from – one is a state hospital with a NICU but terrible conditions for the mothers – they actually still perform preventive episiotomies and women aren’t encouraged or allowed to give birth in any other position than the lithotomy (this is 21st century Slovakia)! I’m in depression just thinking about it :-(
The other option is a state hospital in nearby Austria which is extremely baby- and mother-friendly, has great staff and they are willing to support me in every point of my birthplan. They are expensive almost beyond what we can afford (as I’m not insured in Austria, I’ll have to pay for everything) AND don’t have a NICU.
I feel that when I chose the medieval one, I’m doing the right thing for my baby, but I don’t know how big the risk is something goes wrong in this stage and he’ll actually need the NICU (it’s usually the premature babies who do, isn’t it?); on the other hand, I’m freaked out at the thought of the “treatment” I’ll get and the stress, pain and injury. If we choose Austria, I’ll feel irresponsible towards my baby, although the experience will undoubtedly be much more bearable for me and for him too (if everything goes allright).
What would you choose? Am Ia ctually putting the baby at real risk if I go to a hospital without a NICU? Or will the stress I’ll undoubtedly experience in the Slovak hospital be a sort of risk too? Thanks a lot for your opinions!
The transfer to an Austrian NICU and the care there would cost much (tens of thousands of dollars) and take long (it’s 50km).

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-a-neonatologist-out-there-dilemma-about-birth-in-a-hospital-wo-nicu.html/feed 2 is there such a thing as prenatal depression? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-prenatal-depression.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-prenatal-depression.html#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:17:22 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-prenatal-depression.html Hi i’m a mother of 1 and about to have our second child (due date in a week) I’ve allways been a very happy stay at home mum and housewife but recently, over the last few weeks i’ve started to feel very depressed by my life, feeling like it’s going nowhere and i’m useless.
My husband works and i don’t have any friends close by so i spend everyday alone with my 3 year old and as much as i love her company i feel very lonely.
My husband doesn’t know how to react to this sudden change in my character and honestly neither do i.
Has anyone else felt this way? did it go away on it’s own? please give me advice on what to do i feel stuck in this life!!

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-such-a-thing-as-prenatal-depression.html/feed 2 pregnancy and anxiety medication!! is there any i can take while being pregnant?!!? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anxiety-medication-is-there-any-i-can-take-while-being-pregnant.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anxiety-medication-is-there-any-i-can-take-while-being-pregnant.html#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:12:59 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anxiety-medication-is-there-any-i-can-take-while-being-pregnant.html I have got to find out! i feel like i am boxed in and going crazy! right after i found out i was pregnant, i found out my mom had brain tumors that was caused by stage 4 lung cancer. they’ve told her last week she has a year give or take to live….i feel like i am going crazy, but trying to not break down knowing it wont help my mom….is there any kind of anxiety medication safe to use during pregnancy?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anxiety-medication-is-there-any-i-can-take-while-being-pregnant.html/feed 6 Are there any anti anxiety drugs to take during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-anti-anxiety-drugs-to-take-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-anti-anxiety-drugs-to-take-during-pregnancy.html#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:12:37 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-anti-anxiety-drugs-to-take-during-pregnancy.html I am about 6 weeks, and I have to fly in two weeks. I am so scared of flights. I normally take valium, but now I can’t. What should I do? I have to fly for work.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-any-anti-anxiety-drugs-to-take-during-pregnancy.html/feed 6 Are there others out there who feel depressed long after a miscarriage? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-others-out-there-who-feel-depressed-long-after-a-miscarriage.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-others-out-there-who-feel-depressed-long-after-a-miscarriage.html#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:12:20 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-others-out-there-who-feel-depressed-long-after-a-miscarriage.html It’s been over a year now, June 23, 2005 to be exact that I lost my Cayden to a miscarriage. I used to be so happy before the pregnancy, I could bounce back from pretty much anything. Recently, I’ve began to notice that I’m not that happy person anymore. I’m tired, grumpy, feel like crying a lot (which I never did before), and worst of all, I feel like my 11 year old daughter is being deprived of her once happy mother (this thought alone puts tears in my eyes). Very recently I spoke to a friend who said she was going through the same thing, after having a miscarriage two years ago. She went to her doctor who told her she was having symptoms of depression. She is now on meds, and says she is doing much better. What I am wondering is if anyone else has experienced this feeling after miscarriage, and if so, has taken meds for depression with similar results. Will I be able to find that happy woman once again, or will losing my son continue to have this tremendous affect on my life.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-there-others-out-there-who-feel-depressed-long-after-a-miscarriage.html/feed 7 Pregnant and terribly depressed. Are there any options? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnant-and-terribly-depressed-are-there-any-options.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnant-and-terribly-depressed-are-there-any-options.html#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:12:17 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnant-and-terribly-depressed-are-there-any-options.html I have been suffering the worst depression for the last month. Its to the point where its affecting my marriage and job. I go to the doctor next week for my next prenatal appointment. Can my doctor prescribe me anything for it? Is there anything safe? And is it normal to suffer from depression?
Thanks!!

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnant-and-terribly-depressed-are-there-any-options.html/feed 12 My Dr. is making me get tested for Thyroid. Is there any natural things I can take for this besides perscript http://www.pregnancydepression.org/my-dr-is-making-me-get-tested-for-thyroid-is-there-any-natural-things-i-can-take-for-this-besides-perscript.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/my-dr-is-making-me-get-tested-for-thyroid-is-there-any-natural-things-i-can-take-for-this-besides-perscript.html#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 14:14:06 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/my-dr-is-making-me-get-tested-for-thyroid-is-there-any-natural-things-i-can-take-for-this-besides-perscript.html drugs? I really don’t want to put any “drugs” in my system. If there’s a natural way, I’d rather do that. She also suggested that I start taking PreNatal vitamins? I have to go get blood drawn next week to see if I have this…even though I don’t know much about it?
I do have symptoms she said like fatigue, depression (occasionally), weight gain (only a few pounds though), I’m always cold, etc. and I think my grandmother has it too??
Any ideas? Thanks.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/my-dr-is-making-me-get-tested-for-thyroid-is-there-any-natural-things-i-can-take-for-this-besides-perscript.html/feed 4 What line of work is there to go in dealing with Teens? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-line-of-work-is-there-to-go-in-dealing-with-teens.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-line-of-work-is-there-to-go-in-dealing-with-teens.html#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 14:11:42 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-line-of-work-is-there-to-go-in-dealing-with-teens.html I am 16 and have been thinking about my career i would like.

I would like to help teenagers you know like guiding them through awareness and support of : drugs, stress,depression,eating disorders (compulisve too) drinking, pregnancy, bullying, learning etc.

I’d love to open up some sort of suppoer group/centre through this. But what jobs are already out there dealing with these kinds of things?

I plan to do 2years of Beauty (personal intrest and something i can fall back on and do on a side)

Then 2years award and diploma in health and social studies.
Any help appreciated. x

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-line-of-work-is-there-to-go-in-dealing-with-teens.html/feed 2 Is there anyone out there that has had this problem being pregnant? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-anyone-out-there-that-has-had-this-problem-being-pregnant.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-anyone-out-there-that-has-had-this-problem-being-pregnant.html#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:13:30 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-there-anyone-out-there-that-has-had-this-problem-being-pregnant.html I’m 24 and pregnant by a guy from my college class. I did find out he’s back with his ex wife. I know he’s saying he’s going to support me through this pregnancy, but again I know it’s all a lie so I won’t take him to court. Which I will anywayz. Anyways I’m falling into a deep depression it seems like. Some days I just cry because I hate the fact that I can’t change any thing. He lied to me about loving me for the past 3 years. He said he was sorry for being so stupid and not coming clean when he moved back in with his ex, but he had fallen into a financial issue and didn’t want anyone knowing. Such a lie…. I don’t know if I’m going to get through my days sometimes…. Does anyone else that’s been pregnant or is pregnant gone through these feelings? I don’t know what to do… I feel alone….

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