This week, Warrior Moms of the Week is focusing on antenatal depression, or depression in pregnancy. It’s just as common as PPD but is even less talked about, if you can imagine. There are lots of people starting to speak up about this illness, which is very important. It can be very difficult to make decisions about treatment when you are carrying an unborn child, and to go through the experience of everyone wanting to celebrate the upcoming birth while you are miserable. Here are two stories on depression in pregnancy that appeared this week:
Erin Margolin on antenatal depression (depression during pregnancy)
Babble on antenatal depression
You don’t need to feel alone. It can help to see how many others have been through this, and that their stories are similar to yours. For more Warrior Moms stories on antenatal depression, check these out:
On How It Feels to Be Depressed During Pregnancy
The Black Hole of Antenatal Depression
Aunt Becky from Mommy Wants Vodka on Being Depressed & Pregnant
Antenatal Depression: Robbed of the Joy of Pregnancy
How It Feels To Be Depressed When You’re Pregnant
And if you are a survivor of antenatal depression and want people to know they can make it, too, pick up your survivor badge here:
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If you know somebody who is suffering from a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder and depression among others, it is not a good idea to simply leave them be and wait for them to sort out their disorders. In fact, that is one of the most common mistakes people commit when they notice that their friends or family members are suffering from certain disorders. They unknowingly cause their loved one to marinate in their negative feelings. So what is the right thing to do? Take them to a Holistic Treatment Center.
I experienced PPD/PPA with my first child even though I had a symptom free pregnancy. So I wasn't prepared to experience depression during my second pregnancy. I'm so thankful for Postpartum Progress and for the support it provided me.