{"id":772886,"date":"2019-03-28T16:15:40","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T21:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bumpboxes.com\/?p=772886"},"modified":"2019-09-25T10:43:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T15:43:59","slug":"what-is-prenatal-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/what-is-prenatal-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Prenatal Depression?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There it is in front of you: the two pink lines confirming your pregnancy. The feelings that follow are anything but the elation that\u2019s supposed to accompany the happy news of a new baby. You feel nervous instead of excited. And when others congratulate you, guilt swarms over as you think, \u2018what kind of mother will I be if I\u2019m not even excited about my own baby?\u2019 What if you don’t love pregnancy<\/a>? The good news? If you\u2019re feeling this way yourself, you\u2019re not alone. In fact, studies now show that two in 10 women experience depression and anxiety during their pregnancy. Prenatal depression, also known as antenatal depression, is actually quite common. Contrary to what people thought for years, pregnancy hormones do not protect women against the onset of depression during pregnancy. So, what is prenatal depression? Here\u2019s an overview of what prenatal depression is, symptoms to watch out for and things you can do to beat the baby blues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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What is Prenatal Depression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prenatal depression is similar to postpartum depression as both are described as feelings of worry, sadness and anxiety. But prenatal depression carries additional warning signs that go beyond general pregnancy-related concerns. Women who develop depression during their pregnancy tend to experience more severe feelings of sadness, sleep concerns and in some cases, paranoia. If some women had existing depression symptoms while juggling a ton of life stressors, like family dynamics or financial pressure, they may be more prone to carry those with them into pregnancy. The challenge is that it can be difficult to pinpoint depression because pregnancy causes normal changes in emotions, hormones and overall feelings. When those symptoms start interfering with your everyday life or daily functioning, then it may be prenatal depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Prenatal Depression Symptoms to Watch For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with regular depression, there are some symptoms you can watch out for that may be an indication you\u2019re dealing with more than the average case of the Mondays. If you start regularly feeling sadness, emptiness or that something bad could happen to the baby, it may be a sign of prenatal depression. Other symptoms may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n