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maternal depression

ajhambajhamb member
edited June 2014 in 3rd Trimester
as someone who has struggled with depression for most of my pregnancy, i found this nytimes article both interesting, and reassuring to know that i'm definitely not alone in feeling this way.

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  • naturaloaklandmamanaturaloaklandmama member
    Very helpful. Thank you for sharing! I have struggled with anxiety my whole life -- though have been very fortunate to have not had it while pregnant. But because the hormones have done such good things to me while pregant, I am nervous about the post-partum period. To that end, I have decided to do placenta encapsulation and have shared my concerns with my mom, midwives, mother-in-law, and of course husband so that they know to watch out for anything that seems unusual and to not feel like they are overreacting if they sense something. Better to err on the side of caution. Here's to hoping its a smooth transition for both of us and if not that we get the help and support that we need ASAP. Best of luck!
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  • jashikcribjashikcrib member
    @ajhamb‌ definitely felt extremely sad/anxious/overwhelmed in my 1st trimester but luckily feeling better now...thanks for sharing this! :)Pregnancy Ticker
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  • carriemckinnoncarriemckinnon member
    I struggled (And still do from time to time) with the baby blues the weeks following birth . No one talked to me about all the hormonal changes my body would go through after delivery, so when I found my self uncontrollably crying the days following birth, I was so confused ! Baby blues are not merely as extreme as the PPD discussed in this article, but I read that 70% of new moms experience baby blues. Hormones mixed with exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed is what causes this. I think it is an important topic to talk about (for some reason people have made it taboo). I found the best way to cope with these feelings was to talk to all my other mommy friends. They reassured me that everything I was feeling was normal and natural and a part of the whole package.
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  • angiekpaangiekpa member
    It's just important to know you aren't alone. I was down and out for a very long time. Between hormonal changes, financial stresses, and losing my job, I felt like I was just empty which in turn made me feel worse. Once you stop beating yourself up and start looking for help, these issues can be dealt with.
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