My wife is in a very depressed mood, she is 12 weeks into her pregnancy. She does not want to talk or even be in the same room. I beleive she may be suffering from pre partum depression, but I am not sure what to do.

I am 26 weeks pregnant and just started suffering from pre partum depression. I never heard of it and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I have had a beautiful, problem free pregnancy and have a lot of supprt from my husband and friends. There is no reason for me to be sad and so it must be hormonal. I am also suffering from minor anxiety as well. I cry all the time and don't want to ever be alone. Nothing makes me happy and I don't enjoy the things I was just a week ago. I hope this ends quickly and I don't need to be medicated. Nobody I know has ever talked about this happening to them.

im nineteen, and about to be a mom for the first time. im almost eight and a half months along, and my pregnancy has been a rather easy one. but recently, it seems that all i do is stay in bed, with the exception of showering or doctor appointments. i dont sleep much anymore, maybe two hours a night, no matter how long i lay there, and as hard as i try, i have absolutly zero appetite. the only time i eat is when i force myself to. i want to go out and do things and be active, but i'm always crying, and never want people, even my parents to see me. everyone accredits this to the father taking off on me just after i told him, and the fact that now his new girlfriend is just over two months along, but she and i get along really well. i asked my doctor about the chance of all of these symptoms being prepartum depression, but she just laughed and said that i was only stressed. if thats the case, am i going crazy? im not sure what to do anymore, and im tired of living like this..

my name is nadia, I'm eighteen, and I'm carrying identicals. This is my first pregnancy, and lately I've been very depressed. I thought it was situational or that its from older moms I've tried to reach out to putting me down assuming I got knocked up instead of being married and just starting out. I googled pre-partum on a whim, knowing about post-partum depression, because my mother had it years ago when she had my little sister. I've often worried I'd get it too. Its nice to know, depsite that fact that it sucks, that there IS a pre-partum depression syndrome, rather that just being really hormonal or having coldfeet. Mine started out at twenty weeks [I'm 23 weeks now] and I realized I didn't like the idea of other people gawking at my twins or even knowing I had kids. I'm assuming now this is normal.

Hi I am Marlene and I am seventeen years old and I am about two months pregnant. I just learned the definition of pre partum depression also called perinatal depression. Well I just got this feeling of anxiety today rooting from my disadvantage economically and the little help I'll get from now on and issues coming from relationships. I am happy that I know what I have-or could have- perinatal depression and to speak to my gynecologist ASAP on how feel. I hope everyone woman who had the courage to post their comments get help and ultimately feel full of joy of what is to come in their lives after getting the attention they need.

I was wondering if prepartum depression existed...so I decided to research it, and I see others are experiencing it as well. I'm sorry for the women who are going through it, but at the same time I'm kinda happy to see that I am not the only one going through. I feel so guilty that I am depressed, I'm so blessed to be pregnant. I agree with the other young lady who said it must be hormonal, I am 20 weeks, and I to have support for my husband as well as my friends. I can't wait until this phase passes.

i am 17 weeks pregnant with my third child. I just recently began feeling really depressed and crying all the time. I have a great husband but have even been feeling that maybe he dosent love me enough. I also feel like my family does not understand. Im very scared that this will continue throughout my pregnancy or even after. I just want someone to make me feel better. I know that sounds extremly needy but maybe i should be the one taken care of for once. Does anyone else feel this way? If so please let me know.
Brandy in Tn

Hello, I'm 18 months pregnant and I think I'm suffering from post-partum depression, though I believe that some of it may stem from my husband's drinking problem. The depression also seems related to my job, which I was doing for several months happily without depression before pregnancy. The depression isn't constant, it really seems to be mood swings, but there are days at work when a few difficult situations or clients really get me down and I just don't feel like I can make it through the day. I am at a loss as to how to deal with this other than continuing my usual activities of socializing and exercise. I don't feel like I have the energy to start something new in my life at this point.

.....I'm a first time dad..I'm 42 years old.... My wife, who is 30, is 21 weeks along with my baby and I may add she has 3 other kids from a previous marriage.... she is bitterly depressed today, yesterday she wasn't.. the day before she was.... and so on... the swings are mild to severe. She says she loves me. but acts like I'm a leper most of the time... she stays in bed mostly, only to get up to do her biz, and all. i love her , but I want to understand more this pre birth depression ... for the most part, I feel i need to hide sharp objects real soon , if this dont end.....

This is my second pregnancy and I am starting to panic thinking about how the baby will come out. Last time I had natural childbirth - all ended well but I still remember the pain and I still feel humiliated about having my kness by my ears panting and grunting and people staring at my privates waiting for the baby to come out. My husband thinks it was a breeze - I am angry and frustrated as I went to the doctor asking to be put under gen aneth. and have a c section so that I don't have to be mentally present for the birth - but he says it's too risky...this'll be the last

I have three children and am pregnant with #4. I have never had post-partum depression but I think I have a major case of pre-partum depression right now, and I am still very early in my pregnancy. I am ready to quit everything... my successful writing job, my 2 year old blog, answering emails, volunteer opportunities. I am feeling so overwhelmed by it all. I honestly know I am tired, but in addition to the normal tireds, I just want to get in bed and stay in bed all day long. Of course, I have three sweet kiddos who need me!
It is good to know that this is a common thing. I am beginning to think I am some kind of freak! :)

i suffered from pre partum BAD. today is my 2nd day of feeling good. still scard it hasnt left, but i think it has. it lasted 5 weeks. i had severe anxiety, (for no reason) or my mind would make things up and play games with me. i had 2 great pregnancies before and i never heard of this or knew it could happen. i had a hard time being a mom to my kids, i was so depressed. what a nightmare. it is a scary thing. of what i hear it is usualy in the 2nd trimester and lasts about 4-5 weeks. i went on medicine for 1 day, i couldnt handle the side effects and it made me more crazier. my sister is my therapist right now. she's been helping me through this whole thing. another thing, mental illness runs in my family. i thought i was losing my mind. now, i see i wasnt thinking rational. my husband said he had it anxiety(obviously it wasnt his hormones) but 4 important things to help stay on track.
1- stay close to your family
2-keep busy
3- talk to someone
4-and pray.
its a scary thing. i always loved being pregnant. i didnt realize there could be so much else going on.