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I got diagnosed with depression just before I found out I was pregnant. I spoke to my midwife about it as the pregnancy triggered anxiety too and I got referred to the perinatal mental health team and have been under their care alongside my usual appointments. They have been really helpful, I’m now on medication and they’ve put together a birth preferences plan so anyone who cares for me whilst in hospital will be able to read it which also contains my triggers and signs for them to look out for if I am on a downward spiral etc . Feel free to message, happy to talk more
I have this currently. It’s been a long road. I’m due in Feb and asked for help in September. I’ve got my first appointment with perinatal mental health support in January 🙄 however they’ll stay with me and support me once baby is here so I’m still grateful. It’s definitely worth seeking help now! ❤️❤️
Thank you for all of the support, first time I haven’t felt completely alone and scared in this pregnancy. I’ll speak to my midwife this week. I really struggle with hormones/ emotions and overwhelm anyway but this definitely feels worse so thank you for helping me to understand this and prompt me to speak to someone xx
I was super depression and had severe anxiety in my first pregnancy around 28-36 weeks. The anxiety never really left it just got more manageable, however my baby is absolutely fine and almost 2. I received no help from any medical professional, only told any help cannot be given with me being pregnant even though I rang pregnancy mental health lines 🫠🫠🫠 I stopped with as much stressful things, and slowly reduced working hours etc. & this pregnancy as 20 weeks now, I’ve stopped working as much alreaady x
I’m so sorry you are going through this. You are definitely not alone ♥️ it’s a lot more common than people realise. You are doing the right thing by speaking to your midwife, they’ll be able to give you some tailored advice & put you into contact with other professionals who can also help you. It’s nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about ❤️🩹 sending lots of love your way xxxx