Should i get pregnant?

[Summerrose4]

Hi everyone, my husband and i have 2 wonderful children, unfortunately after giving birth to our second child i fell into a horrible depression and contemplated taking my life, fortunately i recieved treatment and recovered, we desperately want a 3rd child and i fell pregnant 5 mths ago, we were well aware that post natal depression could recur but what i didnt expect was to fall into a depression in the 1st few weeks of pregnancy, i felt so bad at the time that the only way to end the depression was to emd the pregnancy, so we made the heartbreaking decision to terminate, since then iv thought of nothing else and wished with all my heart that i asked for help, we have been researchin prenatal dep and hv been in contact with gp and midwife, one says count myself lucky with what i have(which we do everyday) the other says that there is plenty of support, we want to have another naby but want to be sure that there is hope for prenatal dep, if anyone has any advise or has been in same situation, also i heard that my fluoxetine can go up to 60mg in preg if needed, does anyone know about this? Thanx xx

Hi Summerrose,

It sounds like you've had an awful time of it! No one can tell you whether or not you should have another child - It's something only you and your husband can know. But it sounds like you're doing the right thing by making sure you seek the appropriate support before making any decisions.

Some areas of the country have much better mental health services than others and it may be worth having a chat with the services in your area. They could be able to support you if you did decide to have another child.

Fluoxetine can be increased to 60mg but is advised with caution in pregnancy, only is the benefits are felt to outweigh the risks. Fluoxetine can also pose a risk of withdrawl in the newborn. As such, it would be well worth talking to your GP before making any decisions.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thankyou so much for your reply T, its great to know that there is support out there and your reply was very informative, we have decided to start trying again so will keep you posted!!!!! Xxx