Most people are aware of postnatal depression but few seem to realise that it can be as serious during pregnancy. On this page you can find details of sources of further information and support about this condition.

Depression in Pregnancy

This website has been created to offer an insight in to ante-natal depression based on personal experience. You can find information about the symptoms, why it happens plus where to find professional help and support. There is also a leaflet that can be viewed online.

Depression in Pregnancy Information
PO Box 1144
Bedford
MK42 7ZH

email: info@depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk

www.depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk

Antenatal and Postnatal Depression

Siobhan Curhan I was one of the 10 per cent of women who experience antenatal depression. She didn't realise this at the time and didn't even know such a condition existed.

It took about three months after the birth of my son for things to return to normal and she remained very confused by what had happened to her. She had no previous history of depression and every time she heard somebody talking about the joys of pregnancy felt that she'd somehow been cheated.

Three years later, following the overwhelming response she received to articles she wrote for various women's magazines about her own experiences, she decided to write a book on the subject.

Using her own and other women's experiences the book examines the different causes of antenatal and postnatal depression and looks at the links between the two. It also looks into the effects upon the baby and the partner, offers advice that is both practical and safe and highlights the preventative steps that can be taken.

Above all, in writing this book Siobhan wanted to reassure sufferers of antenatal and postnatal depression that they are certainly not alone and should never feel too embarrassed or afraid to seek help.

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You can read others stories and experiences on the site visit Stories

Help is also available from PNI-UK