Pregnancy and Depression and Affirmations for Radical Success

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Pregnancy and Depression.

Pregnancy and depression is a relatively new area of concern for health professionals. The reason for this is that for years and years society has assumed that because a woman is pregnant she should be happy. The myth was sustained by the idea that the hormonal changes in a woman's body during pregnancy protected her from and prevented pregnancy.

The myth is shown to be false when researchers discovered that women who were depressed after deliver, were depressed during pregnancy as well. Now that health practices are keeping track of pregnancy and depression, they are realizing that something like 10% of all pregnant women will experience a depressive episode.

This reflects the percentage of depression in the general population -- pregnancy does not prevent or protect from depression.

Pregnancy and Depression Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of depression during pregnancy are similar to other forms of depression but with a focus to birth related issues...

• Sadness and melancholy
• Crying spells for no evident cause
• Guilt feelings
• Hopelessness
• Feelings of Worthlessness
• Feeling inadequate to be a mother
• Inability to focus
• Loss of appetite
• Sleep disturbances
• Isolating / withdrawing
• Suicidal thoughts

These negative feelings can be so strong that some moms-to-be can't even talk about them. This lack of communication makes diagnosis of pregnancy and depression difficult. In a paradoxical way the symptoms of depression can mimic the symptoms of pregnancy. They are most similar in the first three months and the last three months of gestation. This is due to the fact that this is the most physically uncomfortable time for the pregnant mom. These months are also the months where hormones are changing radically. These hormones can trigger rapid mood changes, irritability, weepiness, worry, anger, anxiety and other emotions.

During the middle trimester, hormonal states are somewhat stable so diagnosis of depression is easier for the health care professional to make.

The expectation that pregnancy should be an ideal time makes the experience of a depressive episode even worse. The shame that a woman feels because she feels bad only adds to the vortex that depression can become.

Contributing Factors for Pregnancy and Depression

The following list represents an overview of some factors that can trigger a depressive episode during pregnancy:

• Genetic predisposition
• Depressive episodes during the teen years
• Previous experience of postpartum depression
• Unwanted pregnancy
• Unsupportive relationship
• Lack of social supports
• Isolation
• History of abuse
• Substance abuse
• Stress
• Financial problems

The Necessity of Pregnancy and Depression Therapies

An unfortunate consequence of depression during pregnancy is that a depressed woman is unlikely to do a good job of prenatal care. This can lead to complications during gestation and labour. It can cause premature labour, low infant birth weight. Women who are depressed may be tempted and prone to resort to alcohol and drugs to numb the pain of depression. After all - depression hurts. This has serious consequences for baby's health.

If pregnancy and depression is left to sort itself out, it will likely get worse rather than better. This can lead to a more severe postpartum depression that is difficult to treat.

An untreated depression also affects the baby. The baby of a depressed mom cry more, are fussier, and have more trouble sleeping.

Pregnancy and Depression Self-Help

Mild depression or early evidence of depression can be dealt with by changing lifestyle choices to increase the body's ability to deal with the stress of depression and other stresses. These kinds of lifestyle changes are:

• Proper nutrition
• Abstinence from alcohol
• Regular exercise
• Sleep hygiene
• Stress management techniques

Whether or not you want to take medication during pregnancy is a question that only you will be able to answer. The consequence of taking anti-depression drugs on a baby remains to be seen. The assurances from large pharmaceutical companies may be reassuring but may also be false -- remember thalidomide?

AFRS Depression Crushers can be a positive and effective means of dealing with and managing pregnancy and depression. This technology is a safe and natural way to help ameliorate the symptoms of depression. Depression Crushers go directly to the root of depression - the mind. The science of brainwave entrainment and the addition of powerful affirmations can make a very positive impact on pregnancy and depression.