Prenatal depression

Yes, I’ve experienced prenatal depression too, and it’s so important to let your doctor know. They can provide resources like counseling or free support groups in your area to help you through it. Also, prayer and reading God’s Word have been helpful for me. You’re not alone, and God is with you every step of this journey ♥️ If you ever need someone to talk to, I’m here. Feel free to message me.

I'm 31 weeks and I've experienced it my entire pregnancy also. I've been dealing with depression since I was a teenager also. Feeling alone, like my pregnancy is unwanted and a burden...

Yes, it isn’t but in my humble opinion, prenatal depression amplifies the fact that we need a bigger support system. People we can call/chat and laugh with-other than hubby. I personally need to deepen my relationship with my circle. It’s that time of the year where people stay home more. Reach out and say hi to people, you’d be surprised who feel the same way.

Yes! This is my second pregnancy and I feel so guilty that I’m not enjoying this one as much as I did my first.. It’s gotten better now in my third trimester, I’m starting to feel a little more myself now, but there’s still some rough days. I recently started therapy specifically for prenatal depression and that has helped so much. Also, just talking to my husband about how I feel and expressing what I need has helped a lot. I try to schedule some time in my day to do some self care, and I also will do belly massages every night and talk to baby more just to build a stronger bond

@Bianca, I'm glad therapy has helped you and you're doing a little better this time around. I feel like the anxiety of not knowing what to expect and the physical/mental demand we anticipate when our child is born is the main thing I struggle with, what about you? You have more of an idea of what to expect now, though, which is good. I'm also glad your husband is supportive! My boyfriend tries to be, but has his own issues he's struggling with now in life, so it's hard for us to connect lately. We're the same age but at very different stages in life it seems. Laying down at night and watching your belly move is nice too 🙂

@Amaya also by alone do you mean you are physically alone and no one is physically there for you, or in a mental way, or both?

@Brianna both

During my second pregnancy I experienced it. I wasn’t bad but enough for my counselor to say it’s more prenatal vs postnatal (I was pregnant within a year of having my first. Unfortunately I dealt with really bad postpartum depression, which I believe the pandemic exacerbated. Thankfully my obgyn noticed it from the moment he saw me for my 6 week post delivery visit. Please don’t feel bad to reach out for help personally or professionally if you need it.