OK need action plan to prevent post natal depression this time round.

[HeinzSight]

I have started a couple of other threads about this and got some great advise.

Just wondering if there are any other experts out there.

I'm pregnant with my 4th and have had pnd after each of my pregnancies, worse after last, much worse.

Have been trying to do some research into preventative treatments.

Any advise?

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Speak with your GP (or another medical-type person who is sympathetic) and see about getting on breast-feeding-compatible AD's as soon after the birth as possible. From all the reasearch I've done, this is the best prevention if you have had recurring PND.

Have your other labours gone ok? If not, did you have the chance to go over your notes with someone so any issues could be resolved?

Have you got help at home after the birth?

GOOD LUCK!!!

The help after birth thing is a bit of an issue. DH was FANTASTIC after our first two were born but he suffered a paralysed arm 2 yrs ago which made a massive impact on the amount he could do to help.

I have got family but they're not local. My stepmum said she'll come up by train and stay for 2 weeks.

Have got some fantastic friends. BUT need to get it into my head that I HAVE to ask for help. Unfortunately one of the biggest symptoms of PND is feelings of guilt. SO I found it incredibly hard to ask for help because I felt like I was being a burden etc/

Eeeeewww, the guilt thing... sigh... I SO know what you mean... but you have to ask for help!! Your baby deserves a happy mama. And you deserve to be happy after s/he is born. So make yourself ask. Glad your stepmum is coming.

Maybe you should consider some counselling/therapy? This will really help you emotionally.
I do know that most women who take medication alongside therapy will recover completely from PND. The outcomes are much more positive. Therapy would really help as a preventative measure and it is a good emotional support.

I think this is a good idea Oonagh, will make some enquiries. x

Thank you also Jacksfcm for your message. What IS IT with the guilt thing, it's SO self destructive.

What Oonagh said about therapy. Definitely/
You're most welcome!

(HUG)