PND. Will social work be involved?

[heatherxo]

Hi ladies/gents.
I've been diagnosed with PND.
My lb is now 15 weeks and I've been suffering pretty much since birth. The last two weeks have been particularly worse to the point I've self harmed. I told my doctor and she sent me to the psychiatric nurse. They have now decided to send the perinatal pyschiatric nurse out to see me weekly. They also wanted me to stay in the mental health mother and baby unit but I decided to stay with family instead.
If they think I'm getting worse (or not getting any better) will they involve social work?
I'm already attending a mother and baby group, seeing my gp weekly, seeing my family nurse fortnightly and am on the waiting list for a local postnatal depression counselling service. And now will be seeing the psychiatric nurse.
Just to add - incase it matters - I'm 20.
Thanks for reading x

I can't say yes or no really as I'm sure it's down to individual circumstances. They didn't involve them for me, and i made it clear that i was having suicidal thoughts. I'd have thought if you're attending appointments and making every effort to get better there'd be no need as long as the children ae being looked after.

So can't help much really as basically i don't know. But hang in there, it gets better with help [flower]

Thank you for replying sordid
It's good to know that others have been in the same situation and no social work was involved

The most important thing is getting better, I'm sure if social services were involved it would just be to support your family and you. But try not to worry it sounds like your family are supporting you which is good. I was quite lucky in that my pnd cleared quite quickly with the medication from the gp thankfully. Just make sure you are honest with the gp about how you're feeling so they can help you. Just the fact that you're worried and doing your best in the situation shows that you're an amazing mum.

So best of wishes, I hope you're feeling better soon and congratulations on your baby x

Thank you
My gp hasn't given me medication, although I've had my family nurse and the psychiatric nurses tell me I should, I feel as though my gp is reluctant to give me any.
She told me I couldn't breastfeed if I took anything so I very reluctantly stopped breastfeeding, which I feel has made me feel worse and now it's like she doesn't want to help

Hi,
Firstly, you can breastfeed when taking certain antidepressants, your gp just has to find the right ones to give you. If stopping breastfeeding has made you feel worse then you can restart. Ring the national breastfeeding helpline for advice on this and medication (0300 100 0212).
I'm surprised that your gp hasn't given you medication, considering he wanted you to be admitted to a mother and baby unit. Is your hv being supportive?
Regarding children's services, they may or may not be involved, however if they are, don't automatically see this as a negative. They can offer a lot of support and often have access to additional services to help you.
x

Just re-read your post and see you have a family nurse? The ones I've worked with have been brilliant so hope yours is.
Also, If they were going to involve children's services then they would need your permission (unless they considered your child to be at risk) so there would.be no nasty surprises and you could say no if you didn't want involvement x