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depresson in 3rd trimester

JJ1973JJ1973 member
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Hi,

I didn't get much of a response on the 3rd trimester board, so thought I'd come here for a minute. Hope you guys don't mind. I've done very well throughout my entire pregnancy, mood-wise. In fact, I have to say, during 2nd trimester, I felt the best I've ever felt mood-wise, for a long time. However, I'm now at 30 weeks and am experiencing a good deal of mixed anxiety and depression. It is very uncomfortable for me and there is no good rational reason for it. It has been a pretty dramatic shift for me. Did any of you experience this during your third trimesters and if so, did you find it had implications for PPD, thereafter? I think I can weather this storm right now (I've always had awful PMS mood symptoms), but I'm worried about when the baby comes. I'll certainly bring it up with my doctor at my next visit, as well.

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  • *speedracer**speedracer* member

    i did in my 2nd tri, after i got a diagnosis from my big ultrasound.  since i've had PPD before, i had something to compare it to, and it was very similar to my past experience/feelings.  You can take medications while pregnant, so I'd bring it up with my OB to see what they say and make sure it's monitored.  when i talked to mine, he took more of a "wait and see" approach, and things did get better on their own, so i have not been medicated during this pregnancy so far.

    i'm O.K. now but i'm all set up with a new care provider for after the baby is born and i will be checking in with her often and she will start me on aggressive medication if i need it, so i can get help ASAP.

    kudos to you for being aware and proactive about talking to your dr.  & keep trusting your instincts.

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  • mamaholicmamaholic member

    I am right in the same place as you are. I have always suffered from mild depression and was on Prozac before I got pregnant. During this whole pregnancy (and the 9 months we took to TTC) I was great.

    The about 2 weeks ago the depression and anxiety started creeping back up. I talked to my OB and she put me on a low dose (20mg) of Prozac since we already knew that worked for me. It's been a week today and while I don't feel "normal" necessarily, I feel much better. 

    I was so worried about the side effects, but after talking to my OB and researching I realized the benefits of me being able to function were much better than the possible side effects. Also, I start therapy on Thursday with a counselor trained in Antepartum and Postpartum Depression.

    I would definitely talk to your OB.  GL!

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