Postpartum depression (also postnatal depression) is a form of major depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, after childbirth. It is widely considered to be tre...
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Post Partum Depression During Pregnancy
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I have a 4.5 month old daughter, Anna, and I am 3 months pregnant. I had severe post partum depression with my daughter. There are times I can't hold her or even look at her. I am so scared that I am going to have to go through this again with the new baby, but at the same time I am afraid that if I don't go through it with the new baby that I will feel extreme guilt. I mean loving one baby and not even liking the other. I get overwhelmed with just one baby and she really is a good baby, so how am I going to take care of 2 babies?
Posted on 08/16/08, 04:08 am |
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I know its hard. I recently had my first baby..also a little girl and when she was first born, I didnt even want to hold her. You dont need to feel guilty about anything, because its not about loving you children. You do, or else you wouldnt take care of them. What you should do is seek help. You need to talk to someone. Its ok to have those feelings. You dont need to be ashamed, and many times getting them out (to someone not your significant other or a family member) can help you feel better. Try to enjoy your daughter. Shes not going to be little forever. Take pleasure when she smiles, and when she lets you sleep for a few hours. You will be ok. 
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I agree, I think you need to get help. There are some safe meds you can take while pregnant. Dont feel guily, it isn't your fault
Hugs Rachael
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Hi, Sandiey,
I was right where you are -- I suffered horribly from PPD with my 3rd baby and then when I was pregnant with my 4th, I was absolutely terrified. And also filled with conflicting feelings like guilt, etc. I was able to have a wonderful postpartum after my 4th baby was born because I took various necessary steps to prevent PPD from happening again. I actually wrote a blog about my experience and include tips for avoiding PPD in subsequent pregnancies. You can see my blog at: http://ppdsurvivor.blogspot.com I totally hear you about feeling overwhelmed. I've been there too! And sometimes I still feel that way, .... and my kids are 13, 12 and 7 now. Parenting is a real "hair-pulling" challenge, but it's also a lot of fun and incredibly rewarding. Big hug to you, Kristin
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