Antenatal anxiety/depression in OH

[Sunshinedahlia]

Hi All, just wondering if anyone has experience of dealing with this in their DH? We found out we‘re expecting a week ago and it‘s triggered major anxiety/panic/fear for him. Worried about what to do next. It‘s still very early days in the pregnancy. Any advice? Thanks.

Hi, I feel exactly the same I found out about three weeks ago, I was super excited I wanted a a baby for ages and it happens for us on our first try! I never imagined how being pregnant would feel or how I’d feel pregnant.. I feel so anxious some days and happy other it’s such an overwhelming feeling. Being in lockdown definitely doesn’t help either! I’m trying give my self little tasks each day and go for walks! I looked and orders so wallpaper samples today to try and get me back exited! X

Thanks for replying and sorry you‘re feeling anxious! We arranged a special meeting with my midwife and explained the situation, she made some extra time for us and talked through everything, explained what would happen when and what the different options are along the whole way. That helped a huge amount! Just to know someone knows what they‘re doing and is there for questions. I don‘t know if that‘s an option for you? We also read all the professional info we could find in books and online. And we made sure to get regular routine back into our days and to do something other than stay at home and worry (went outside!). A few weeks later and it‘s going much better. Hope that helps? 💐

Hi, yeah I'm seeing my midwife for the first time in two weeks... how far along are you?
Did she say it was normal to feel this way?
It's such a weird feeling I want to be so happy and excited and at the minute I'm not!
I hope I Get this massive gush of love soon.
I'll talk to her about all this when I see her and hopefully some words of wisdom might help. X