PPD

[Caddy1992]

I have postpartum depression and im 33 weeks pregnant
I havn't yet talked to my doctor to 100% confirm this but i have been so depressed for 3 weeks now
i can't seem to shake it
does anyone have any suggestions ?

[Caddy1992]

i talked to my doctor and it is postpartum depression turns out it happeneds while your pregnant and afterwards as well its just called perpartum depression instead

[isthisnormal]

I definitely agree with DoulaSummer. I was diagnosed with a few mood disorders when I was younger, which seemed to get better when I was pregnant. But now, three weeks after having DD it seems like they're back in full force.

[DoulaSummer]

The previous poster is right, BUT you are on the right track to getting the help you need.

PPD is a VERY serious problem.  I would speak to your midwife or doctor right away on getting a referral to someone who would be able to help you before your depression worsens.  If you have depression during pregnancy, it is highly likely to worsen after a baby is born.

[isthisnormal]

Sweety, post partum is after you have the baby. You may be depressed, but it's not yet post partum.