Depression and pregnancy

[PhoebeBear]

Hi all. Im 11+3 I've been feeling a bit down, today I had the day off work with my partner and we went out for food and he grabbed my hand and I just burst into tears.. I said I didn't feel well. Now we're back home and I'm sitting here trying not to cry again, all I ever want to do is sleep and be alone. We get about 1 day off together a fortnight and I feel like I should of been more excited to spend this time together but I just feel depressed. Nothing is making me feel happy at all, it's me and my sisters birthday next week then the week after I have my scan..
Has anyone else felt like this? I just want to cry constantly 😕😔

Depression in Pregnancy is very common, the hormones play havock with everthing, you need to speak to your GP and/or Midwife. Personally I've found the midwife much better than the GP, although it's probably variable depending on the individual. My midwife has been fab, referring me to perinatal MH team and finding detailed info for my on the pros and cons of antidepressants.

The first GP I saw was very reluctant to prescribe me anything, but the one I see now has told me the risks are very minimal and has been happy to prescribe them.

The earlier you get support the better.

Thank you @SpottedTiger for the advice. I think it'll be best if I tell my midwife then. I went to be upset me crying again last night.
Would I be on any kind of medication for it as I know during pregnancy you're very limited to what you can take?

Depression in pregnancy is more common than post natal depression buts is not talked about as often. Your life has changed and you are dealing with lots of symptoms and crazy hormone levels it’s not surprising that you are depressed.

Definitely go and see your GP.

I've been very up and down in my pregnancy, and everyone I saw kept saying I can't take anything for it. Then I saw a fab doctor and she said that sertraline is safe and prescribed a low dosage. It did make a difference. There is help out there, and it makes a difference!

Thank you everyone. It's strange , it's nothing I'd ever except to feel when I'm going through such a happy time in life but it's definitely started growing on me the past week and now I can see how down I am i think it's best to get help x