perinatal depression

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So I am asking for support for me to help my daughter. She is 17 weeks pregnant and suffering from perinatal depression and has very dark thoughts particularly when she is on her own. It is so sad that she seems unable to enjoy her pregancy as I know both her and her husband were thrilled to find out. She is on medication that has been prescribed but cant be increased. How can I help my beautiful daughter find joy and not fear?

Is there anything behind the dark thoughts such as fear she won't be a god Mum, that life will change too much, that her dh will leave her, that the baby will die etc?

Possibly being space to talk through worries if she has them might help, if not perhaps the dr could try another medicine?

Good Luck as you support her