Does PND get worse during pregnancy?

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I got diagnosed with PND in June/July 2018 and then fell pregnant in December. Spoke to a MH midwife who seemed to believe I was coping at the time (about 16 weeks) and I felt I was too. I hadn't been on meds since January.

But since the appt all I seem to feel is though I'm not coping, and feel just as bad, if not worse than when I was first diagnosed. I'm waiting to hear back from the specialist midwife about it, but is it possible pregnancy makes PND worse? Or do I have Antenatal Depression, if that's a thing?

I just don't know what to do. I'm struggling with DS, who seems to be going through a destructive and hurtful period now he's got 18 months. He doesn't listen to anyone, and doesn't respond to anything we try to say or do. Just looks at us then carries on. I know he understands us, he just chooses to ignore us.

Sorry it's long.

Bump?

Bump?

Hey, antenatal depression is definitely a thing. I’m no medical expert but I’d say you’d be a higher risk for it since you’ve had PND.
I have a history of anxiety and it’s definitely heightened since finding out I was pregnant. I think elevated hormones don’t help, I’d suggest you contact your midwife or visit GP. Don’t suffer in silence, there’s lots of help and support out there 💜

Thanks Kate, I'm going to try and get hold of them again on Monday.