Symptoms of depression
- Low mood
- Irritability
- Difficulty sleeping
- Anxiety
- Difficulty performing routine daily tasks
- Feeling that nothing matters
Who is at risk?
- 1 in 5 women will suffer from depression in pregnancy or postpartum
- Previous history of depression or anxiety
- Previous history of postpartum depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Pregnancy loss
- Difficult pregnancy or delivery
What can you do?
TALK TO SOMEONE
When we ask women affected by mental health conditions they say that talking to someone is the first step on the road to recovery. Confide in a partner, friend, doctor or midwife.
Get a referral to the perinatal mental health team in your hospital.
How is depression treated?
- Health diet and exercise
- Talking to a perinatal mental health professional
- CBT
- Medication
What antidepressants are safe in pregnancy?
- Prozac (fluoxetine)
- Sertraline
- Citalopam, Escitalopram
Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant and taking medication. Do not stop your medication suddenly, seek advice.
