WeMoms
25 Jul 2022

What is prenatal depression?

Pregnancy is not always a time of joy and happiness. Sometimes you and your partner may feel depressed.


  • You may feel hopelessness or guilt
  • Prenatal depression also affects the parent-to-be who feels inadequate or who has many questions
  • It is easily managed and will only be a bad memory that you will leave behind
  • To cope with prenatal depression, think about eating well, changing your mindset, and get help from a therapist if necessary.
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Breanna
2 Jun 2022

Mommas how do you keep going!! I’m currently 19 weeks pregnant and prenatal depression is killing me!! My ex husband left me after wanting a baby so bad and it’s so hard to do this alone!! Does anybody else ever feel like this ? I feel so bad for my baby because I know she is feeling all the pain I’m feeling ?

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emily
Sweetie message me I'm here if u need to talk
2 Jun 2022

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Tasha
Ik exactly how you feel, ik it hurts but you got this ?? this is my 2nd pregnancy doing it alone(without the child's father)you just gotta keep going for that baby if nothing else && everything happens for a reason, it might hurt but sometimes it's all for the better ?❤
2 Jun 2022

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Camryn
26 May 2022

My prenatal depression creeped tf back at 25 weeks and it’s the worse it’s been in so long

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Emily
Just keep your head up and know your got this! ? be strong mamas!
26 May 2022

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candace
Sorry you are going through this. I've been having some real depressing days myself. But WE are strong!! You got this!
26 May 2022

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Kendall
23 May 2022

PSA: THIS POST ISN’T BASHING MY BD, I’M JUST HAVING AN EMOTIONAL DAY… so today has been a bad mental health day. i guess it’s called prenatal depression, but i’ve been crying for 2 hours straight. i called my mom and she told me i have to separate my relationship from what my duties will be to my baby girl as her mommy. my boyfriend saw me crying and proceeded to getting mad at me cause i couldn’t explain piece by piece why i was upset. the only explanation i could give him is that i’m completely overwhelmed with the troubles we’re having in our relationship and the fact that i’m 3 months pregnant. instead of consoling me he just got right back on 2k. i’m just really struggling rn

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jess
I’ve had these days, I’m 17 weeks 1 day today and they still come. There are programs that you can get referred to if you’re having a hard time coping on your own. These days will pass too, and your baby will be totally worth it all. If you ever need a friend I could sure use one too, don’t be afraid to reach out ❤️ you got this girl!
23 May 2022

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Makayla
I feel this big time. BD for me does the same things and I just think it’s because he doesn’t understand but it’s hard because this is all new to me also. I cried because he burnt my sandwich yesterday and it started a whole fight but I can’t control that right now and he don’t get it. I also have gained 31 pounds and he told me to relax on the food because of the weight gain and just kinda ate me alive cause I’m always hungry. Also I’m always here to chat if you wanna private message me mama! Life is hard and growing a child makes it 10x more hard but we got this ?? ❤️
23 May 2022

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carlee
16 May 2022

What does prenatal depression feel like. I have been feeling so off lately I’m now 24 weeks along and I don’t feel myself anymore I look in the mirror and my face doesn’t seem like it’s me. I see the bump and I get so happy but also scared. I feel like I’m hovering over my body watching it move and talk but I’m not connected to it. I feel detached from reality. I am so happy to be pregnant and to meet my baby boy but is what I’m feeling normal? Or pregnancy related or something else?

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Erica
Talk to ur ob they may have resources
16 May 2022

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Liz
12 May 2022

prenatal depression? i have two kids and feel 0 connection to this one. i'm 12w. i feel like, as awful as it is, if i woke up not pregnant tomorrow i wouldn't even mind.

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Destiny
I just had my son last June and ended up pregnant again 4mths after and I totally get you I was the same way it was really hard for me to take that in and actually connect with baby but once I started thinking that way it made me feel worse I even said it around my husband and he knew something wasn’t right because I never talked like that before. And I found out around week 11 of this pregnancy that I was suffering postpartum depression from the last pregnancy smh it’s a hard thing but you’ll get better hun!?praying youll find happiness in this pregnancy
12 May 2022

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Desiree
Your body is mineral deficient, Our bodies are made of 102 minerals and lots of water ! See if that'll help regulate your body to enjoy it more ♡
12 May 2022

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Lindsey
18 Jan 2022

My patience runs so thin with my daughter and I hate myself for that. I do have prenatal depression very badly and anxiety so I'm sure that contributes to it. I wish there was a trick to becoming more patient. It hurts me that I snap so easily ?

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Julia
I know how you feel about all that you said ☺️
18 Jan 2022

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Julia
My family does the same thing
18 Jan 2022

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Kayla
3 Jan 2022

Anyone else have prenatal depression?? I’ve noticed mine getting a lot worse.

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Brionna
I suggest talking to your doctor or it could be worse when you are postpartum
3 Jan 2022

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Neshia
Yes ? it’s bad
3 Jan 2022

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Stephanie
3 Jan 2022

I need help with my mood and my sleep ! I cannot sleep at night I have done yoga for 3 years now and I have been continuing with that as well as prenatal yoga. But it does nothing for my sleep. And I believe I am starting to have beginnings of depression which is not like me. Now postpartum that's totally different story I had it bad the last 2 babies. ANY ADVICE, THOUGHT OR COMMENTS?

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Ashley
Talk to your obgyn
3 Jan 2022

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Olivia
3 Dec 2021

Hello sweet moms to be! New to the momiverse, as a 21 y/o mom to be, and reaching out for some tips on managing your prenatal depression? I have battled clinical depression for years and it has only escalated! Any tips? Have a wonderful weekend ladies!

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Alissa
Hey girlie I’m 21 too! I know this doesn’t answer your question but it is good to know that there is others my age going through the same stuff :)
3 Dec 2021

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Caitlin
Hey I'm 20 and have kinda been going threw it. I use coloring and writing(even if it doesnt make and sense) to help out. Try finding little things that make you feel alittle bit in control. It could be getting ready in the morning or just brushing your hair. Focus on the little accomplishments and talk to someone be it your partner or anyone else your comfortable with.
3 Dec 2021

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