THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. I also lied on my PP Screening. My husband went back to work immediately after. I wasn’t sleeping. I felt so alone, and all I wanted to do was go back to work. For whatever reason work=comfort. After 4 months I eventually got through it, but woof definitely scared to have another one!
I just got out of another dark wave of depression (not sure if it was postpartum or seasonal or both). I was brave enough only to tell my husband: “something is wrong with me. I am scared. I need help”. And even though he did not take it seriously enough he was keeping an eye on me and helping with the baby as much as possible. I am not sure if this is over, but I am truly enjoying this relief - even though it may be short term
I tried to be honest on the screening but I never scored high enough for anyone to pay attention. At 8 months PP I was crying every day and basically felt hopeless. I finally got an appointment with a provider and started meds and therapy. I felt SO much better!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Maternal and paternal mental health is so important. I had PPD and PPA for a variety of reasons. I filled out the forms, but I felt they didn’t capture how I was actually feeling. I struggled with rage, irritability, and extreme anxiety. Those feelings didn’t peak for me until 5m pp. I was watching out for the ppd symptoms those first 3 months, but I learned that ppd can present anytime in the first year. I want to encourage others to reach out to maternal mental health professionals even if you don’t meet the criteria for ppd on that form. If you are struggling in anyway (especially feeling like you “should be able to handle this”), talk to your partner, trusted friends, lactation consultants, your doctors, and they can help get you in touch with a specialist. I’m feeling so much more like myself after seeking help, therapy, and meditation ❤ Let’s keep talking about this to reduce the stigma!
I remembered with my first child - my husband left for work , and I felt alone . This was a common link . I was struggling, and constantly crying . And I didn’t know how to ask for help. And I would still cry while recalling those long days and long nights even when my son was 1.5 years old
This is so important! I was lucky as mine was caught fast, during blood pressure checks 1 and 2 weeks pp. But it was so hard those first 6 months. Thankfully my kid just turned 15 months and I am just about back to normal. So if you're going through it, trust that it gets better with help!
Struggle bus is how I would describe my PP experience. Per the questionnaire I didn’t have PPD, and eventually the 3rd or so time I filled it out I lied because I knew I was struggling although I wasn’t having trouble taking care of myself or baby, wasn’t having thoughts of harming self or baby, etc. IMO a conversation between provider (OB, pedi) and patient to try to get at how they are doing (not just asking how they are since I’m sure I would’ve said fine) but maybe asking what challenges they are facing, would be more helpful. PSI is a phenomenal organization and I utilized many of their services. In the end, starting Zoloft saved my quality of life and finally allowed me to sleep again after 7 months of barely sleeping and feeling miserable every day. Thanks for this video ❤️
I didn't have ppd but was very close to having it. I received support immediately and caught it early... this video is so triggering and I cried so much for the "what could have happened " if that makes sense... because it's so easy for ppd to develop, I saw it with my own eyes ❤ thank you for raising awareness 🙏
This is such an important discussion to have, but also there are other forms of postpartum issues that are discussed even less. After my first I experienced postpartum rage. There were moments that I felt so much anger that I couldn’t calm myself down. I chalked it up to lack of sleep at the time, but looking back.. it wasn’t normal. And I had only ever heard of postpartum DEPRESSION… so I never really recognized it as a postpartum issue. I just thought there was something wrong with me…. That my lack of sleep was really getting to me. I didn’t really start feeling fully better till about a year out. I’m currently 8 months pregnant with my second, and I am nervous about it coming back, BUT I at least know what to look for this time around.
I am so sorry you struggled your second time around. I struggled very heavily with my first postpartum experience and fought getting help for over 8 months. It was dangerous and I’m glad I survived. I am so glad you made this video and I know that a lot of people will really benefit from you sharing this. ❤
I had PPD when my daughter was in the NICU for almost a month. 😭 She was born at 34+4 (March). That PPD just ended up developing into PPA. 😭 Since she came home, I have never been away from her. Never. Just the thought of it makes me want to throw up. I can't even sleep if she's awake. 😢 I'm in therapy for it, and it's working slowly but surely.
I’m glad you’re getting the help you need. I’m sorry they had to be in the NICU for so long, my sisters baby was for over a week and that was so tough on her since she always felt guilty being away from her baby, or when with her baby being away from her toddler. You’re definitely not alone, keep going! You’re doing awesome!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I started following during my first pregnancy last year and loved your content. So happy you’re back! I also struggled hard with ppd/ppa and thankful I had support and got help. So important and not talked about enough.
Thank you so much for this video! I was never diagnosed but I remember that feeling of being alone. It is one of the many reasons I am one and done. I am in a good place now and feel positively about parenting most of the time. But I never want to go through that again. Definitely the worst time of my life.
Thank you for sharing this!! I was actually worried about you because we haven’t seen any updates, and having 2 young kids myself, I know how rough that is. I’m glad you are openly talking about it, and glad you and your family are okay!!
What a theme to show you guys are back! Such a hard thing to share and balance the information and personal side. It really made me think back to the first year of my daughter's life. I hope that this video reaches out as many new mom's as possible. Also, i have been hearing about post partum rage. Is this a thing? Is it something separate or part of the symptoms you can have with ppd?
I’m 3 months postpartum, thank you for sharing. I didn’t have depression but severe anxiety. Even today there are moments of not feeling normal or like myself but I know I’m just riding this hormone rollercoaster for the next year or two lol
Thank you for this video and for placing emphasis on seeking help. I’m terrified of PPD, maybe even more than child birth. I already struggle with depression/ anxiety and lack of sleep/ hormonal fluctuation are unfortunately two things that make it much worse.
Right there with you. I'm diagnosed with disthymic disorder, GAD, and CPTSD, so trying to be very aware of PPD and have been having this conversation with my husband and doctors. It doesn't fully alleviate the anxiety, though.
Just for a positive story, my sister-in-law has struggled a lot in the past with anxiety and depression and when she had my first and second nieces, she never got PPD or PPA. So there's definitely a chance you may not ever experience it with your medical history!
@@tjet34 that’s tough, and I totally understand. But hey at least we’re aware, I feel like that’s half the battle! We know we won’t be afraid to reach out for help and we’re learning what to look for 🫡 best of luck!!
I really appreciate all this thorough information because I always get such a superficial overview of it. No real answers just your hormone’s fluctuate. I had post partum depression 3.5 months and post partum anxiety for over a year!! With intrusive thoughts!! I was horrified! Came out of nowhere! I took no meds during pregnancy or nursing for a year and a half. With the second we doubled my Prozac and stayed ahead of it. I learned quite a bit from this video. Especially that I need to stay on my meds for almost a year after baby. Also, I had my mom come for almost two months to help when I had my second and it was no where near as severe as my first. I still get overwhelmed, but I am relieved and committed to getting healthier. I had a very brief screening. Come to find out, pregnancy triggered my ocd. Trying to find help for that seems impossible. Anyway- we clearly need way more education on this topic. It’s shocking when it happens to you!
I stopped breastfeeding 10 months postpartum and depression/anxiety hit me like a train. I couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, couldn't function. It was the scariest time of my life. I had to increase my SSRI but I'm hoping at the year mark I can go back down to my normal dosage!
Y’all are back just in time for my second pregnancy! I was pregnant the same time as Sara last time!!! So excited to see yall, thank you for your videos!
Sara thank you for sharing your story. I dealt with PPD months after the birth of my son. The moment I made an appointment with my primary care provider and saw my answers, she was like "no this is PPD we need to get you on medication".
Yes! I just made a similar comment! I experienced this and never heard anyone talk about it before. So I knew PPD/PPA was a thing, but didn’t even know to “look out” for postpartum rage.
Ive been struggling with ppd/ppa for over a year now. I was admitted into a the hospital on a 51/50 when I was one month postpartum. I stopped eating because I wanted to not be here anymore. I still feel the same way now and I don’t see the light at end of the tunnel. I don’t take medication it only makes me feel worst. I’m just tired.
You definitely need to ask to switch medication if it isn’t helping you, please ask for further help and to get those adjusted so you can start to feel better. Don’t go, there’s so much you have to live for and offer the people around you 😢 there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can’t see it right now.
I think I probably had PPD, but I was never officially diagnosed. Definitely lied on the initial screening (I don’t think I did it intentionally, just the “how often do you feel…” questions were so confusing as baby was only 48 hours old and we had been so out of our environment with being trapped in the hospital with no sleep, constant interruptions and a night of cluster feeding that it felt kinda impossible to have a frame of reference to even answer those questions. I kinda wish they had waited and done the screenings at my son’s pediatrician appointments. My son also had the trifecta of bad gas, silent reflux and colic for the first 3 months, and I definitely struggled because I felt like a failure as a mom because my baby just seemed unhappy all of the time. My moods have also always been very tied to how much sleep I got, which didn’t help. Besides that first questionnaire at discharge from the hospital, I don’t remember ever filling out another one. Honestly my husband and I are still so traumatized by the newborn stage we experienced with my son that we’re still not sure about having a second, which was always our plan. I think gender disappointment also played a part in my depression and fear of having a second baby. I love my son, I really do. I am the oldest child in my family and I loved being an older sister, so I always kinda dreamed about having a girl first. I’m just worried that if we were to get pregnant again and it was a boy, that it would really lean me toward the chances of having some degree of PPD again.
Thank you for sharing this information. Would love to see also info about having it later on. I had when my second baby was around 9 mo, it was really bad, couldn’t stop crying and felt miserable the whole time. Now my third is 10mo and I’ve been struggling again, not as bad as before since now we know more about it and are trying to manage it better and address things better, but still I have good days and bad days. It’s hard to accept now because my baby is no longer a newborn and a lot of the info out there about ppd mentions dealing with a newborn, and the hormones changes after giving birth… and that’s not exactly my case, but my babies still don’t sleep through the night and together with teething and being sick the lack of sleep is a HUGE factor for me.
My PPD and PPA only kicked off at 10 months postpartum when my daughter suddenly weaned and gave up breastfeeding much quicker than I expected. I was really not on the lookout for it after the first few months, it totally blindsided me and my husband and took MONTHS for us to even realise what was going on.
I feel like there are so many contributing psychosocial factors to postpartum depression so much so as that sometimes it seems more situational than anything else. Because if somebody has to take care of two littles, one of whom is just getting adjusted to living, alone, and they're not sleeping well, how do you not feel like a pile from the stress of all that? It's so much. I had chronic pain after my first birth (still recovering from it) and I was always questioned about PPD as though I didn't have chronic pain.
I had PPD & PPA. Was on Zoloft while breastfeeding because it was one of the safer meds. I am happy I decided to make that decision for myself and my child.
I was wondering if you're going to share separately about PPA? I learned when I was diagnosed with Post Partum Anxiety that they are all kind of lumped together under "mood disorder" so even though I didn't feel like I was depressed or had PPD, I was suddenly VERY anxious when I didn't feel I ever was before baby. I would stay awake crying at night because I was SO tired and scared that something horrible would happen if I didn't stay awake to hold my baby so I could feel her breathing. I think all the steps you mentioned would have been helpful for my PPA case, too but I just wanted to share in case someone else feels "off" or anxious but not depressed, because there's help for you too b
Yes I hope they do a separate video on it! When I went through it I found out that the screening tool doesn't catch PPA only so giving people more info on the other mood disorders would be good so people know to get help.
Same... I didn't have ppd but inwas very close to having it. I received support immediately and caught it early... this video is so triggering I cried so much for the "what could have happened " if that makes sense... because it's so easy for ppd to develop, I saw it with my own eyes ❤
Same for me! I really struggled, but thank God my husband noticed and pushed me to ask for help. I also got emotional watching this. It was such a bad moment in my life
My child's father and I have not been in a relationship. However one time when he came to watch our 2 week old baby so I could do my college finals. I had expressed how i was tierd and would appreciate if I can take a nap. He told me I must not be tierd enough to sleep at night. (Taking care of newborn by myself) he told me that I'm am being too emotional and that I'm going to ruin my daughters life and I should kill myself because nobody will ever love me. I ended up absolutely bawling who wouldn't I just did all of this and I'm treated like that? I ended up saying "I guess your right" he called 911 and I was put in a hospital where I didn't even get the offer of talking to a therapists, I was raped by a disturbed man in the ward while there. I lie on the scale too... I didn't talk back to the nurse's and I got out had a cps investigation and deemed a fit mother. I've been in therapy and I'm working on gaining full custody. Having post partum depression and anxiety my child's father has used as a weapon to make me seem as an unfit mom. I'm not. Thank you for sharing your story Sarah.
I don’t think mines more so a disease. My partner went back to work long hours, we live with other people and don’t have a room to properly sleep train baby. However I don’t want to be in this situation it’s just I have no way out, I don’t trust anybody with my baby except me really. If I had proper family and spouse help I would be great. If my baby had his own room I’d be splendid. I feel like I couldn’t even tell a doctor about my situation to even get help. I know I’m failing my baby as a mom. I just keep praying to Christ about it but it’s hard. I commend moms. We are so strong..
How many times does an ob/gyn see you while pregnant and do they still make you see two doctors so that in case one can't get to delivery, you will be comfortable with the second one? That was my case with all three of my children, the latest one i had was in 2008. My daughter is 8 months pregnant. The ob has only seen her twice.. She has had high blood pressure, she had to give bloodwork and pee 24 hours in a jug. This was two weeks ago and they still haven't given her the results. It took her 10 years to get pregnant because she has pcos and i feel the doctors aren't doing her any favors......
@@mikaeladonegan2430 That's what i thought and sounds right. She has been having high blood pressure and pgp so they had her do a 24 hour urine in a jug. Do you know it took them over a week to tell her the results? She went there yesterday, waited almost 2 hours to be seen by a nurse, not the ob dr and had to ask for the results. The results came back positive. She had to go to hospital to get steroids etc and be monitored because now she is 32 weeks and has pre-eclampsia. The hospital told her she is to be on complete bed rest now and are trying to push her up to 37 weeks. I am so upset with the doctors around here anymore. I had 3 children and had the best doctors and live in the same area. Unfortunately the ones i had were booked for months and she had to be seen sooner..... She was due Nov. 19 but now it will be Oct 30th the latest. She has pcos and didn't even think she could get pregnant so I am happy she did but upset the way she is treated.... Thank you for your reply.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. I also lied on my PP Screening. My husband went back to work immediately after. I wasn’t sleeping. I felt so alone, and all I wanted to do was go back to work. For whatever reason work=comfort. After 4 months I eventually got through it, but woof definitely scared to have another one!
I just got out of another dark wave of depression (not sure if it was postpartum or seasonal or both). I was brave enough only to tell my husband: “something is wrong with me. I am scared. I need help”. And even though he did not take it seriously enough he was keeping an eye on me and helping with the baby as much as possible. I am not sure if this is over, but I am truly enjoying this relief - even though it may be short term
I tried to be honest on the screening but I never scored high enough for anyone to pay attention. At 8 months PP I was crying every day and basically felt hopeless. I finally got an appointment with a provider and started meds and therapy. I felt SO much better!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Maternal and paternal mental health is so important. I had PPD and PPA for a variety of reasons. I filled out the forms, but I felt they didn’t capture how I was actually feeling. I struggled with rage, irritability, and extreme anxiety. Those feelings didn’t peak for me until 5m pp. I was watching out for the ppd symptoms those first 3 months, but I learned that ppd can present anytime in the first year. I want to encourage others to reach out to maternal mental health professionals even if you don’t meet the criteria for ppd on that form. If you are struggling in anyway (especially feeling like you “should be able to handle this”), talk to your partner, trusted friends, lactation consultants, your doctors, and they can help get you in touch with a specialist. I’m feeling so much more like myself after seeking help, therapy, and meditation ❤ Let’s keep talking about this to reduce the stigma!
I remembered with my first child - my husband left for work , and I felt alone . This was a common link .
I was struggling, and constantly crying . And I didn’t know how to ask for help. And I would still cry while recalling those long days and long nights even when my son was 1.5 years old
This is so important! I was lucky as mine was caught fast, during blood pressure checks 1 and 2 weeks pp. But it was so hard those first 6 months. Thankfully my kid just turned 15 months and I am just about back to normal. So if you're going through it, trust that it gets better with help!
Struggle bus is how I would describe my PP experience. Per the questionnaire I didn’t have PPD, and eventually the 3rd or so time I filled it out I lied because I knew I was struggling although I wasn’t having trouble taking care of myself or baby, wasn’t having thoughts of harming self or baby, etc. IMO a conversation between provider (OB, pedi) and patient to try to get at how they are doing (not just asking how they are since I’m sure I would’ve said fine) but maybe asking what challenges they are facing, would be more helpful.
PSI is a phenomenal organization and I utilized many of their services. In the end, starting Zoloft saved my quality of life and finally allowed me to sleep again after 7 months of barely sleeping and feeling miserable every day.
Thanks for this video ❤️
I didn't have ppd but was very close to having it. I received support immediately and caught it early... this video is so triggering and I cried so much for the "what could have happened " if that makes sense... because it's so easy for ppd to develop, I saw it with my own eyes ❤ thank you for raising awareness 🙏
This is such an important discussion to have, but also there are other forms of postpartum issues that are discussed even less. After my first I experienced postpartum rage. There were moments that I felt so much anger that I couldn’t calm myself down. I chalked it up to lack of sleep at the time, but looking back.. it wasn’t normal. And I had only ever heard of postpartum DEPRESSION… so I never really recognized it as a postpartum issue. I just thought there was something wrong with me…. That my lack of sleep was really getting to me.
I didn’t really start feeling fully better till about a year out. I’m currently 8 months pregnant with my second, and I am nervous about it coming back, BUT I at least know what to look for this time around.
I am so sorry you struggled your second time around. I struggled very heavily with my first postpartum experience and fought getting help for over 8 months. It was dangerous and I’m glad I survived. I am so glad you made this video and I know that a lot of people will really benefit from you sharing this. ❤
I had PPD when my daughter was in the NICU for almost a month. 😭 She was born at 34+4 (March). That PPD just ended up developing into PPA. 😭 Since she came home, I have never been away from her. Never. Just the thought of it makes me want to throw up. I can't even sleep if she's awake. 😢 I'm in therapy for it, and it's working slowly but surely.
I’m glad you’re getting the help you need. I’m sorry they had to be in the NICU for so long, my sisters baby was for over a week and that was so tough on her since she always felt guilty being away from her baby, or when with her baby being away from her toddler.
You’re definitely not alone, keep going! You’re doing awesome!
Thank you. I had my sweet baby last week and am struggling with PPA. So glad I got served this video
Thank you so much for sharing this. I started following during my first pregnancy last year and loved your content. So happy you’re back! I also struggled hard with ppd/ppa and thankful I had support and got help. So important and not talked about enough.
Thank you so much for this video! I was never diagnosed but I remember that feeling of being alone. It is one of the many reasons I am one and done. I am in a good place now and feel positively about parenting most of the time. But I never want to go through that again. Definitely the worst time of my life.
Thank you for sharing this!! I was actually worried about you because we haven’t seen any updates, and having 2 young kids myself, I know how rough that is. I’m glad you are openly talking about it, and glad you and your family are okay!!
I'm so happy to see you guys again! You are my favorite doctor channel ❤❤
What a theme to show you guys are back! Such a hard thing to share and balance the information and personal side.
It really made me think back to the first year of my daughter's life. I hope that this video reaches out as many new mom's as possible.
Also, i have been hearing about post partum rage. Is this a thing? Is it something separate or part of the symptoms you can have with ppd?
I’m 3 months postpartum, thank you for sharing. I didn’t have depression but severe anxiety. Even today there are moments of not feeling normal or like myself but I know I’m just riding this hormone rollercoaster for the next year or two lol
Thank you for this video and for placing emphasis on seeking help. I’m terrified of PPD, maybe even more than child birth. I already struggle with depression/ anxiety and lack of sleep/ hormonal fluctuation are unfortunately two things that make it much worse.
Right there with you. I'm diagnosed with disthymic disorder, GAD, and CPTSD, so trying to be very aware of PPD and have been having this conversation with my husband and doctors. It doesn't fully alleviate the anxiety, though.
Just for a positive story, my sister-in-law has struggled a lot in the past with anxiety and depression and when she had my first and second nieces, she never got PPD or PPA. So there's definitely a chance you may not ever experience it with your medical history!
@@strawberrykatnz thank you, that’s really reassuring! I hope that will be the case for me 🥹
@@tjet34 that’s tough, and I totally understand. But hey at least we’re aware, I feel like that’s half the battle! We know we won’t be afraid to reach out for help and we’re learning what to look for 🫡 best of luck!!
I really appreciate all this thorough information because I always get such a superficial overview of it. No real answers just your hormone’s fluctuate. I had post partum depression 3.5 months and post partum anxiety for over a year!! With intrusive thoughts!! I was horrified! Came out of nowhere! I took no meds during pregnancy or nursing for a year and a half. With the second we doubled my Prozac and stayed ahead of it. I learned quite a bit from this video. Especially that I need to stay on my meds for almost a year after baby. Also, I had my mom come for almost two months to help when I had my second and it was no where near as severe as my first. I still get overwhelmed, but I am relieved and committed to getting healthier. I had a very brief screening. Come to find out, pregnancy triggered my ocd. Trying to find help for that seems impossible. Anyway- we clearly need way more education on this topic. It’s shocking when it happens to you!
I stopped breastfeeding 10 months postpartum and depression/anxiety hit me like a train. I couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, couldn't function. It was the scariest time of my life. I had to increase my SSRI but I'm hoping at the year mark I can go back down to my normal dosage!
Y’all are back just in time for my second pregnancy! I was pregnant the same time as Sara last time!!! So excited to see yall, thank you for your videos!
Thank you for sharing it means a lot ❤
Such valuable information. And very beneficial that you shared as a physician- it can still happen and can be helped. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience and sharing the facts
Could you also do a video about PPA? thanks for making this video
Thank you for sharing your story. PP is such a hard time. Such a rollercoaster.
I lied on the screener too. Even with my false-low score, I was embarrassed at the pediatrician asking me more questions.
Sara thank you for sharing your story. I dealt with PPD months after the birth of my son. The moment I made an appointment with my primary care provider and saw my answers, she was like "no this is PPD we need to get you on medication".
You should cover postpartum rage as well!! I have had that since my baby was born!
Yes! I just made a similar comment! I experienced this and never heard anyone talk about it before. So I knew PPD/PPA was a thing, but didn’t even know to “look out” for postpartum rage.
Yeah me either!! I always had a temper but it's times 100 now!!! I've threaten to divorce my husband so many times this past year!
Thanks for sharing. I think you forgot to mention that also being victim of obstetric violence is one of the causes of ppd...at least in my case.
Ive been struggling with ppd/ppa for over a year now. I was admitted into a the hospital on a 51/50 when I was one month postpartum. I stopped eating because I wanted to not be here anymore. I still feel the same way now and I don’t see the light at end of the tunnel. I don’t take medication it only makes me feel worst. I’m just tired.
You definitely need to ask to switch medication if it isn’t helping you, please ask for further help and to get those adjusted so you can start to feel better. Don’t go, there’s so much you have to live for and offer the people around you 😢 there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can’t see it right now.
Thank you! Welcome back
I think I probably had PPD, but I was never officially diagnosed. Definitely lied on the initial screening (I don’t think I did it intentionally, just the “how often do you feel…” questions were so confusing as baby was only 48 hours old and we had been so out of our environment with being trapped in the hospital with no sleep, constant interruptions and a night of cluster feeding that it felt kinda impossible to have a frame of reference to even answer those questions. I kinda wish they had waited and done the screenings at my son’s pediatrician appointments. My son also had the trifecta of bad gas, silent reflux and colic for the first 3 months, and I definitely struggled because I felt like a failure as a mom because my baby just seemed unhappy all of the time. My moods have also always been very tied to how much sleep I got, which didn’t help.
Besides that first questionnaire at discharge from the hospital, I don’t remember ever filling out another one. Honestly my husband and I are still so traumatized by the newborn stage we experienced with my son that we’re still not sure about having a second, which was always our plan.
I think gender disappointment also played a part in my depression and fear of having a second baby. I love my son, I really do. I am the oldest child in my family and I loved being an older sister, so I always kinda dreamed about having a girl first. I’m just worried that if we were to get pregnant again and it was a boy, that it would really lean me toward the chances of having some degree of PPD again.
Thank you for sharing this information. Would love to see also info about having it later on. I had when my second baby was around 9 mo, it was really bad, couldn’t stop crying and felt miserable the whole time. Now my third is 10mo and I’ve been struggling again, not as bad as before since now we know more about it and are trying to manage it better and address things better, but still I have good days and bad days. It’s hard to accept now because my baby is no longer a newborn and a lot of the info out there about ppd mentions dealing with a newborn, and the hormones changes after giving birth… and that’s not exactly my case, but my babies still don’t sleep through the night and together with teething and being sick the lack of sleep is a HUGE factor for me.
My PPD and PPA only kicked off at 10 months postpartum when my daughter suddenly weaned and gave up breastfeeding much quicker than I expected. I was really not on the lookout for it after the first few months, it totally blindsided me and my husband and took MONTHS for us to even realise what was going on.
Thanks for sharing. I already deal with depression so ive been scared having a baby may worsen it after ive worked so hard to control it
Thank you for sharing this. Isn't a traumatic birth like emergency C-section also a risk factor?
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Welcome back, thank youu
I feel like there are so many contributing psychosocial factors to postpartum depression so much so as that sometimes it seems more situational than anything else. Because if somebody has to take care of two littles, one of whom is just getting adjusted to living, alone, and they're not sleeping well, how do you not feel like a pile from the stress of all that? It's so much. I had chronic pain after my first birth (still recovering from it) and I was always questioned about PPD as though I didn't have chronic pain.
Welcome backkkk
I had PPD & PPA. Was on Zoloft while breastfeeding because it was one of the safer meds. I am happy I decided to make that decision for myself and my child.
I was wondering if you're going to share separately about PPA? I learned when I was diagnosed with Post Partum Anxiety that they are all kind of lumped together under "mood disorder" so even though I didn't feel like I was depressed or had PPD, I was suddenly VERY anxious when I didn't feel I ever was before baby. I would stay awake crying at night because I was SO tired and scared that something horrible would happen if I didn't stay awake to hold my baby so I could feel her breathing. I think all the steps you mentioned would have been helpful for my PPA case, too but I just wanted to share in case someone else feels "off" or anxious but not depressed, because there's help for you too b
Yes I hope they do a separate video on it! When I went through it I found out that the screening tool doesn't catch PPA only so giving people more info on the other mood disorders would be good so people know to get help.
Idk why, but this video is so triggering for me. 😭 Idk why I just cried listening to this.
I am trying not cry right now.
Same... I didn't have ppd but inwas very close to having it. I received support immediately and caught it early... this video is so triggering I cried so much for the "what could have happened " if that makes sense... because it's so easy for ppd to develop, I saw it with my own eyes ❤
Same for me! I really struggled, but thank God my husband noticed and pushed me to ask for help. I also got emotional watching this. It was such a bad moment in my life
My child's father and I have not been in a relationship. However one time when he came to watch our 2 week old baby so I could do my college finals. I had expressed how i was tierd and would appreciate if I can take a nap. He told me I must not be tierd enough to sleep at night. (Taking care of newborn by myself) he told me that I'm am being too emotional and that I'm going to ruin my daughters life and I should kill myself because nobody will ever love me. I ended up absolutely bawling who wouldn't I just did all of this and I'm treated like that? I ended up saying "I guess your right" he called 911 and I was put in a hospital where I didn't even get the offer of talking to a therapists, I was raped by a disturbed man in the ward while there. I lie on the scale too... I didn't talk back to the nurse's and I got out had a cps investigation and deemed a fit mother. I've been in therapy and I'm working on gaining full custody. Having post partum depression and anxiety my child's father has used as a weapon to make me seem as an unfit mom. I'm not.
Thank you for sharing your story Sarah.
Can you make a video about trying to conceive while breastfeeding? Thank you!
I been still trying to get pregnant and had a miscarriage and it was so hard
Is postpartum depression hereditary, Are there any studies comparing Teen, 20's, 30, or even 40-year-old mothers?
I don’t think mines more so a disease. My partner went back to work long hours, we live with other people and don’t have a room to properly sleep train baby. However I don’t want to be in this situation it’s just I have no way out, I don’t trust anybody with my baby except me really. If I had proper family and spouse help I would be great. If my baby had his own room I’d be splendid. I feel like I couldn’t even tell a doctor about my situation to even get help. I know I’m failing my baby as a mom. I just keep praying to Christ about it but it’s hard. I commend moms. We are so strong..
How many times does an ob/gyn see you while pregnant and do they still make you see two doctors so that in case one can't get to delivery, you will be comfortable with the second one? That was my case with all three of my children, the latest one i had was in 2008. My daughter is 8 months pregnant. The ob has only seen her twice.. She has had high blood pressure, she had to give bloodwork and pee 24 hours in a jug. This was two weeks ago and they still haven't given her the results. It took her 10 years to get pregnant because she has pcos and i feel the doctors aren't doing her any favors......
Usually you see a provider every month for the first few weeks then in month 7 every 2 weeks then at 9 months once a week.
@@mikaeladonegan2430 That's what i thought and sounds right. She has been having high blood pressure and pgp so they had her do a 24 hour urine in a jug. Do you know it took them over a week to tell her the results? She went there yesterday, waited almost 2 hours to be seen by a nurse, not the ob dr and had to ask for the results. The results came back positive. She had to go to hospital to get steroids etc and be monitored because now she is 32 weeks and has pre-eclampsia. The hospital told her she is to be on complete bed rest now and are trying to push her up to 37 weeks. I am so upset with the doctors around here anymore. I had 3 children and had the best doctors and live in the same area. Unfortunately the ones i had were booked for months and she had to be seen sooner..... She was due Nov. 19 but now it will be Oct 30th the latest. She has pcos and didn't even think she could get pregnant so I am happy she did but upset the way she is treated.... Thank you for your reply.