Would this stop me from adopting

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Hav e been thinking about adoption alot since DS was born but not sure if we would be turned down on the basis that I had PND after DS. Any experiences anyone?

I had a friend who was in a similar postion and all was well with him and his wifes adoption.They had to go through quite a rigourous application process though with regards to the PND and get Drs' certs etc I think I remember him saying..
Every case is different of course but...

I wouldnt think that there would be much risk of the PND coming back after adoption would there as forgive my total ignorance but is it not triggered by beign pregnant usually and all the hromones and stuff?..and even if it was triggered by the change to your lifestyle surely they wouldnt turn you down on that becuase you would be making a concious descion to adopt and would know the ropes already beign a Mum etc...

actually there is a high risk of post adoption depression (estimted at 60% of adopters to some degree) but no, it wouldn't affect your ability to adopt. They would assess each case on its merits and ask your GP's opinion as well as ask YOU what you would do if depression returns (correct answer is "ask for help" by the way!).

A supportive GP is a huge help.

You would be unlikely to be considered until your DS is at least 2yrs old.

Thank you both for your replies, it's good to know that it wouldn't be totally out of the question.

I should add that in my experience its really not uncommon for women (particularly) to suffer deppression after failed IVF (understandably) and go on to successfully adopt.

I had PND with my son, the social worker did say that it would not stop us adopting, just that we would have to have more visits than a couple who didn't suffer PND as has been mentioned post adoption depression can occur, she has said this may put off some social workers who wouldn't want to do the extra work.

Thanks april. DS is only 15 months so it will be atleast a year before we start to properly look into it but it's good to know that PND won't necessarily stop us being successful.