Archive for May 18th, 2011

When suffering from depression in pregnancy

Some women suffer from depression throughout her life and pregnancy is no exception, being the worst of the situation that her baby can also be affected by this disease. This is why you must ensure that this condition is one of the first problems to discuss with your doctor as soon as you get pregnant and if you have moderate depression probably start with psychotherapy.

pregnancy and depression

If this depression prevents you from doing all the things you do during your normal day or if you are suffering a lot, you are recommended to talk to your doctor about the possibilities of taking medications against this condition. The negative effects of these drugs on fetuses are not important and serious complications are rare, however you should discuss this with your doctor. Read the rest of this entry »